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!

alas, the situation

he turned to Selena, "Thank you for your understanding, Ms. Smith. Let me propose a toast, with tea

teacup. Selena stood too,

Joy watched Selena closely.

easily. From what

a stubborn streak, the kind to

was she up to with this unexpected

the issue resolved, Jason didn't want to hang around as the middleman any

one, offered to shovel.

leaving just Selena and Joy

the room.

of the tea filled the

spoke, the silence so deep you

here to do business with Jason; her interference had a purpose. She

sat there, poised,

was even more composed, leisurely sipping her

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