Chapter 749

Joy's words might have sounded playful, but they were anything but they were a subtle dig.

She insinuated that Selena was nothing more than a trophy wife, depending on her husband for everything and clueless about the rest.

This sly remark made Jason break out in a cold sweat.

"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right," he stuttered, trying to keep the peace.

Even Holt found it hard to listen, his face growing serious. Yet, Selena remained composed, her serene smile unwavering.

Seeing Jason's anxiety, Selena realized he was doing his best. Not wanting to add to his troubles, she spoke with deliberate calmness: "Jason, don't worry about it. Since Ms. Joy is so keen to cooperate, let's just stick to the normal procedures on our end."

Jason was taken aback by Selena's laid-back attitude.

He had expected to have to play peacemaker, thinking that if Selena got upset and decided to take legal action, it would cause him a lot of headaches.

Talk about perspective!

but alas, the situation forced him

understanding, Ms. Smith. Let me propose a toast,

up, raising his teacup. Selena stood too, and they

Joy watched Selena closely.

hadn't counted on Selena giving in so easily. From what she knew, Selena wasn't one to back down without

a stubborn streak, the kind

was she up to with this

the issue resolved, Jason didn't want to hang around as the middleman any longer and found excuse to

one, offered

leaving just Selena and Joy

the room.

aroma of the tea

a moment, neither spoke, the silence so deep

with Jason; her interference had a purpose. She was waiting for Selena to

sat there,

was even more composed, leisurely

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