Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 792

Selena's face clouded over a bit. It wasn't so much that Joy's words were harsh, but more about the fact that her kids were right there. Such foul language had no place around them.

Turning to Ava, she said, "Ava, why don't you take the kids somewhere else to play?" Ava was just as angry. If it weren't for the kids, she would have confronted Joy already. She remembered all too well how Joy, pretending to be a friend, had repeatedly caused trouble for her mistress.

Holding back her frustration, Ava warned Selena to be careful, then scooped up Haley and took Mateo's hand, leading them away. The kids were hesitant to leave, especially Mateo, who kept glancing back at his mom, worried she might get picked on.

Selena gave him a comforting smile, mouthing, "Don't worry, Mommy's okay." Spotting this, Joy's sneer deepened. "You do such rotten things, and you're scared your kids will find out?"

"It's better they learn early what kind of person their mom is, so they understand dignity and honor!"

the kids were out of earshot, Selena felt a bit more relaxed. She looked up at Joy's spiteful face, took a sip of her coffee, and smiled calmly. "Joy, I

I should thank you and your brother. Without you two meddling, Everett and I might've been done for good. But you

exactly where you wanted me-stuck with no choice but to fall into his

was undefeated

dizzy. Who would've thought that the scheme to disgrace Selena

her for himself, which only pushed Selena further into Everett's

hand instinctively reached for the cup of herbal

"Besides, between Everett and me, there's no talk of being a homewrecker. We're both unattached. Unless you, Ms. Joy, can get Everett to marry you. But that doesn't

composure. But she knew she couldn't beat Selena in a war of words and refused to be led around by her. Did Selena think she had no weak

to keep her cool, forcing herself to calm down. She set down the herbal tea and sat across from Selena. With a cold smile she said, "Selena, do