Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

She didn't know Callum all that well yet, but from their few interactions, she could tell he was a true gentleman-polite, gracious, and genuinely nice. Helping out seemed like no big deal to him.

But Joy chimed in, "Selena, maybe you haven't noticed, but even though Callum seems like the perfect nice guy, he's a bit of an enigma. He's got this warm vibe on the outside, but deep down, he's a bit of a mystery. There's always this secrecy about him. Even though we all grew up in the same circles, I've never seen him show this much interest in anyone else before."

This caught Selena off guard. She wondered aloud, "Are you sure we're talking about the same Callum? The one I know has been nothing but a big warm-hearted teddy bear, always helping and trusting me."

Joy gave her a knowing look, rubbing her chin thoughtfully before blurting out, "Selena, do you think Callum might have a thing for you?"

Selena was taken aback. "Joy, what are you talking about? We've barely met a handful of times!"

Joy shrugged it off "So what? Can't he be interested right away? Love at first sight happens, you know. Besides, Selena, when did you start doubting your own allure?"

Selena was always a stunner, with those bright eyes and radiant smile. Her parents had adored her, treating her like their little princess, and she never lacked admirers. Confidence was practically her middle name.

Joy's question left Selena speechless.

In her school days, her desk was often overflowing with love letters and gifts from boys trying their hardest to win her attention. When did she start losing that self-assurance?

Images of Everett's icy expression popped into her mind. There were also those lonely nights during their three-year marriage, every moment he left her alone, and the disappointments that piled up. She once thought Everett had some feelings for her during their countryside days, so she threw herself into loving him, only to find out it was all in her head.

Not only had he cheated, but he also tried to ruin her reputation to make way for his true love. The thought turned her heartache into anger.

This wasn't over. Once the divorce was settled and she got her share, the first thing she'd do was find someone to teach that jerk a lesson!

Selena took a deep breath, calming herself, and said, "Joy, let's not joke about this. We're all in the same circle. It's better not to make things awkward."

Callum was a stand-up guy, just being nice and helpful. It would be unfair to suspect him of having any hidden motives towards a married woman.

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"Alright, alright, my bad. I'll zip it!" Joy realized her mistake and playfully smacked her lips, then added, "But really, Callum probably won't be interested in you because... he's been harboring a crush on a girl since he was young. He's never moved on, which explains why he's been single all these years."

Selena was intrigued, "A secret love? Who is she? Do you know her? Which family does she belong to?"

The girl Callum liked must be something special.

"I wish I knew!" Joy shrugged helplessly. "But he's kept it under wraps all these years. It's a mystery even I can't solve, and it bugs me!"

Their curiosity was piqued, and Selena felt a bit let down. She figured if she ever got the chance, she'd ask him about it.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

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Lugging her suitcase, Selena headed

straight to her uncle's house to pick up Ricky and instructed the driver to

take them to the Campbell xe.

On the way, she advised Ricky to be humble and sincere when apologizing, even if Sydney got snarky. She urged him to keep his cool.