Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 770

The harder you try to dodge someone, the more they seem to appear right in front of you. Isn't that just the way fate likes to mess with us?

Selena sensed tonight's auction was going to be anything but smooth sailing. It was downright irritating. Not wanting to cross paths with certain people, she turned on her heel and made her way to the terrace. Her only goal was to snag the Heart of Ice necklace. As for the other jewels... she'd outgrown the thrill of shiny, new things.

Everett had always been generous with her when it came to jewelry. She'd seen and admired the best of the best.

The night was absolutely enchanting. Stars dotted the sky, creating a breathtaking view. Taking a moment to savor nature's beauty, Selena felt a bit more relaxed. She snapped a picture of the starry sky and sent it to Ava, asking her to show it to her kids. Once, she would have shared such moments with Everett, but now, it was all about her children.

That was until an unwelcome guest shattered her peace.

Joy arrived dressed to the nines, probably to flaunt her future status as Mrs. Bennett. Her luxurious stole screamed money.

"Selena, you keep claiming you won't get tangled up with Everett again, yet here you are, always finding a way to be near him. Isn't that just pathetic?" Joy sneered.

long run out of patience for Joy's antics and wasn't about to entertain her anymore. "Every time you open your mouth, it's like a

"You..."

used to be just a bit of a spoiled princess but still warm and

pang of regret but

society. It was a chance to

hadn't gotten anywhere

time and was stewing

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another shot She managed to persuade Carolina to

like a ghost she just

causing trouble between her and Everett. If that's how it was going to be, Joy was determined to throw a wrench in Selena's plans tonight. Whatever Setena was after, Joy would make sure

less about Joy's schemes. She was