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!

Selena told her driver to head straight to the Gallery. She planned to buy the pendant first, then swing by her apartment to pack for her trip back to Moon Bay. About thirty minutes

and politeness, ushering her into a cozy

to waste time, Selena pulled up the photo of the emerald pendant and showed it to the sales

her directness, grinned. "Excellent choice. This is a limited edition, blessed by a master, and it's one of a kind. I'll get it for

a sip of her

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

shiny. The detailed craftsmanship made the

make sure everything was in order, Selena nodded. "Please wrap it up nicely for

"Of course."

close the lid, a hand with perfectly manicured nails reached in to stop her, followed

head-to-toe designer gear, flanked by a slew of assistants.

an eyebrow