Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

At that moment, Joy realized she'd let slip something she shouldn't have, her face going pale with fear as she quickly clammed up.

Selena had caught every word, loud and clear. She spoke with measured clarity, "Joy, spill everything you know!"

Joy's face was a mix of panic and reluctance as she tried to backtrack, "Selena, I was just talking nonsense and was caught up in the moment. Don't take it..."

Selena cut her off, "If you still see me as your friend, then be honest with me."

With that, Joy knew she couldn't keep it under wraps any longer. Biting her lower lip, she softly confessed, "When I had someone look into Jimmy, I found out he and Wendy had been in contact. I wanted to dig deeper, but... but..." She faltered, the words refusing to come. "Everett warned you off, right? He didn't want you poking around," Selena finished the sentence for her.

"Wendy and I have no beef, so there's no reason she'd risk so much unless she were working for Margot. So, just like we thought, Margot had a hand in this too!" Selena's deduction hit the mark, leaving Joy silent.

his true love, and that's why he shut down your investigation. This way, he only needed

to hide it from you. I just thought Everett had turned

for Everett, and I just couldn't bring myself to say

years, so she had to pay attention to Everett's whims. Plus,

comforting words,

...

a chill flashing in his eyes as

turned, his dark eyes piercing her with intensity and displeasure. Even

felt a pang of anxiety as she stammered out, "Everett, I just saw you and couldn't help myself. I forgot you don't like being

with her dress. She looked the picture