Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Hadn't Selena once declared she'd split Everett's assets right down the middle and refused to back down? As if reading Joy's mind, Selena parted her lips and addressed breezily, "Making my own money feels like a better choice. I'd rather not dirty my hands with that

jerk's

cash."

Joy opened her mouth, about to say something, but Selena clicked a few times on her mouse and sent off an email. Then, she turned to Joy with a smile that made her eyes sparkle. "Or do you doubt I can take care of myself?"

Joy was momentarily at a loss for words, quickly shaking her head. "Of course not. Remember three years ago, when you were just starting out as a journalist, and you exposed that corruption scandal? It shook the whole media world. If your marriage hadn't forced you back home and kept you from work, you'd be soaring by now, and money wouldn't be an issue."

Selena's stellar performance had captured the attention of Ink & Insight, a legendary and secretive place where journalists were industry icons. The best part? Besides a steady paycheck, there was no cap on project commissions. So, if you had the knack for digging up valuable stories, you'd get a hefty share, with bonuses mid-year and at year's end.

joining, she never let him down. Every task he assigned was executed flawlessly,

admitted, "Three years ago, I was love-struck and foolishly

found

filled with regret over the crazy, degrading things she'd done.

long moment, finally seeing the seriousness in her

she gently hugged Selena, "Selena, whatever

fights for

call from Derick. Her disdain was clear, her tone icy,

his wife to attend. I'll pick you up at five. It'll take