Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

He really showed up and told her he'd called off his engagement. Now that he was single, he wanted to have a genuine relationship with her.

Selena wasn't quite sure how much she could trust his words.

She decided to take things slowly...

After being let down so many times, she couldn't just be consoled like a little girl anymore.

After freshening up, Selena went downstairs to find Holt already there, with Ava inviting her to join them for breakfast.

Holt couldn't refuse such warm hospitality and took a seat.

Selena was always kind to those around her and never put on airs, and over time,

her bond with Holt had become quite close.

Seeing Selena looking so well today made Holt genuinely happy.

"Miss, did you sleep well last night?"

Selena instinctively touched her cheek. Was it that obvious?

She gave a faint smile without explaining.

Mateo glanced up at his mom, a secret smile playing on his lips.

He knew that his dad had been there.

Before his dad left that morning, he had sneaked into the kids' room to see him

and his sister, and Mateo had caught him in the act.

Seeing his dad finally come to his senses thrilled him.

Finally, a teachable moment.

Only little Haley, oblivious to everything, was happily munching on a croissant, giggling like a silly goose.

As she ate, she used her greasy little hand to tug at her brother's school uniform.

Mateo sighed. Well, she's his sister; he just had to bear it.

Whatever his sister did was always right!

Suddenly, Holt remembered something and spoke up, "Oh, last night when I was reporting to the big boss, I heard... there's some good news and some bad news. Which would you like to hear first?"

Selena's brow furrowed slightly.

Why did she have a bad feeling about this?

She took a sip of her orange juice, bracing herself, and said, "Let's hear the good news first."

Holt grinned, "Mrs. Irwin is pregnant."

"Ah... that's wonderful news!" Selena beamed with joy. Finally, the Irwin family would have an heir!

With a child on the way, maybe Blaine would focus on family and let go of his grudges, living peacefully with Alexa.

"And the bad news?"

Holt's smile faded, and he looked a bit distressed, “The big boss

suspects the child isn't his. Ho net

wants Mrs. Irwin to terminate the pregnancy, but she refuses, and they're at a standoff."

Selena was taken aback.

Her hopes, once raised, were dashed.

She initially thought the child's arrival might be a turning point, and it was, just notnoveldrama

in the way she had hoped.

What a cruel twist of fate!

"Alright, I understand. I'll call him later to find out what's going on."

Selena had been grappling with a bout of depression lately and had limited her contact with Blaine to avoid worrying him.

She hadn't expected things to blow up so dramatically over there.

After breakfast, Selena dropped Mateo off at school, and Holt handed her an invitation.

"Your university is celebrating its anniversary. They want to invite you, as a distinguished alumna, to attend and give a speech. It would be great for raising Irwin Enterprise's profile and influence. Will you go?

For the sake of the company, Selena agreed, even though she didn't enjoy such events.

With Blaine overwhelmed, she needed to step up her game.

Meanwhile, Everett lay on the recliner in the clinic as Dr. Stone prepared to hypnotize him.

"Mr. Everett, relax, follow my words, don't resist..."