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?"

jewelry box to Alex, took a sip of champagne, and with a cool,

you mean? You can't

his tone even cooler. "As for you, while we're seeing

you treat

bragging, and

because she had deliberately outbid Selena, causing her to miss out on the necklace, Everett was now humiliating

stand women

further conversation, left her with those words and walked away. She thought she'd played her cards perfectly, but did she really think he

Her hands clenched by her sides, veins standing out as her grip

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