Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 773

Chapter 773

As she mused over her thoughts, she cast a glance across the room at Selena, her eyes brimming with a smug challenge. Selena, sipping on her champagne, caught Everett's words drifting her way. Her heart felt a weight settle in, and her grip on the glass tightened without her realizing it. Yet, she kept a composed face, determined not to become the subject of others' amusement.

The reporters soon dispersed, restoring a calm hush to the ballroom. The event organizer approached Everett personally, expressing gratitude and carefully handing over the Heart of the Ocean necklace.

Joy watched eagerly from the sidelines. As soon as the host left, she blurted out, "Everett, you're amazing to me. Could you do me the honor of putting this necklace on me?"

Everett opened the beautifully crafted velvet box, his fingers lightly tracing the necklace, but he didn't take it out. Instead, he closed the box again.

Puzzled, Joy asked, "What's the matter?"

to Alex, took a sip of champagne, and with a cool, detached

"Everett, what do you mean? You can't mean

Everett replied, his tone even

how can you treat

ago, she'd been bragging, and now

that because she had deliberately outbid Selena, causing her to miss

can't stand women who think they're too

and walked away. She thought she'd played her cards perfectly, but did she really think

flushed with anger. Her hands clenched by her

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