Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena paused for a moment. She had anticipated needing to jump through hoops before he would lend a hand with this issue, given his usual antics. But this time, he was surprisingly efficient. Perhaps he still had a scrap of conscience left. Feeling relieved, Selena found herself softening towards him, her tone gentler, "Alright, got it."

After hanging up, Selena rested her chin on her hand, lost in thought. She and Sydney weren't exactly close, and she had no idea what Sydney liked.

Apologizing needed a personal touch, something that would really resonate.

Selena shot a message to Joy, who was the go-to person for all the latest scoop in their circle. If anyone knew, it'd be her.

As expected, Joy delivered the goods: [Sydney's a fan of emerald. She's into collecting emerald pendants. I remember there's this vintage emerald pendant at the Gallery she'd love.] Joy sent over the details of the pendant.

Selena's eyes widened at the price tag. Seven figures... It was going to be a big hit to her already tight finances.

But for Ricky, it was worth it!

to buy the pendant first, then swing

clientele here was clearly well-heeled, so the staff were all smiles and politeness, ushering her into a cozy lounge

and showed it to the sales

associate, delighted by her directness, grinned. "Excellent choice. This is a limited edition, blessed by a master, and

a sip

sales associate returned, carefully holding a beautifully crafted box. She set it on the table before Selena and lifted the lid,

top-notch, brilliantly clear and shiny. The detailed craftsmanship made the pendant look almost

was in order, Selena nodded. "Please wrap

"Of course."

the sales associate was about to close the lid, a hand with perfectly manicured nails reached in to stop her,

wave of perfume hit Selena, and she glanced up to see Margot, 0 dressed in head-to-toe designer gear, flanked

raised an eyebrow but