Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire
Chapter 326

Derick couldn't help but awkwardly zip his lips. He truly had given it his all...

"Mr. Everett, I'll head back to the office now," Derick said, offering a slight bow before making his exit. But just as he was about to step out of the apartment, Everett's deep voice echoed from behind, "Make sure Ava keeps a close eye on her." Caught off guard, Derick turned around instinctively, only to see Everett already heading toward the guest room. All he could see was Everett's tall silhouette, leaving Derick puzzled about what was really going on in his mind.

To keep herself busy, Selena threw herself into various activities. On good days, she'd drag Joy or Ava to the mall, picking out cute clothes and toys for the baby, and even grabbing some new threads for her uncle and Ricky. She used to buy a few pieces each season and refresh her wardrobe the next year to stay trendy.

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But now, with the uncertainty of what might happen during childbirth just months away, she felt the urge to get things ready ahead of time. She also developed a newfound love for browsing jewelry stores, picking up a few pieces each visit. Once home, she'd tuck them away in a jewelry box, all meant to be keepsakes for her grandmother.

Thinking ahead, she even set up a fixed deposit with half her savings at the bank. That way, even if something happened, there would be a steady income flowing until the funds ran out.

Every night before bed, she started journaling. Writing had always been her passion, which was why she became a journalist in the first place. But since reporting was off the table for now, she poured her heart into preparing for motherhood.

She resolved to do everything possible to safeguard her child, regardless of what the future might hold. If fate dealt a cruel hand and she couldn't pull through with her child, at least when her child grew up and read the diary, they'd know she had no regrets. They'd understand how joyful she felt carrying him. His mom loved him dearly.

One morning, the moment Selena opened her eyes, her phone buzzed. It was Joy calling. She figured Joy had some downtime to hit the shops again. Joy and Mr. Harrison were racing toward engagement next month, so the workaholic had momentarily eased off work, freeing up plenty of time.

But as soon as she picked up, Joy's frantic voice burst through, "Selena, it's a disaster! You need to get to the apartment ASAP. Grandpa's gone off the rails, and with his

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bodyguards, he's trying to kidnap Margot to stand up for your

"Now Everett and Grandpa are butting heads!"

Selena was stunned, her sleepiness vanishing in an instant. Everyone had been keeping Josh in the dark about recent events since his health was just on the mend, and no one wanted to stress him out. How did he catch wind of it all?

But there was no time to dwell on it; Selena quickly got dressed and asked Ava to accompany her to the downtown apartment.

When they arrived, the apartment was a whirlwind of chaos. Josh's bodyguards and Everett's were squared off, once comrades now forced onto opposing sides. Margot was held between two of Josh's most trusted guards, tears streaming down her face. She looked even more delicate after losing weight from her son's

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passing, like she might break at the

slightest touch.

Josh, leaning heavily on his cane, wore a thunderous expression. Whatever Margot had said must have hit a nerve, and in a fit of rage, he raised his hand to slap her.

But before he could, Everett's arm shot out, stopping Josh's hand mid-air, gripping his wrist firmly.