Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 824

Alex was caught off guard and wanted to chime in, but a quick glance in the

rearview mirror showed his boss leaning back against the leather seat, eyes shut, pretending to nap. Clearly, this conversation was over before it even started. So, Alex clammed up and directed the driver to head to the restaurant.

Carolina had gone all out, booking a swanky private estate dining experience, where only a limited number of guests got the VIP treatment each day. Reservations were locked in for the next two years, proof of how seriously Carolina was taking this marriage and her fondness for Joy.

Everyone in their social circle knew Carolina wasn't a fan of the former Mrs. Bennett, Selena, who was never seen at public events. That was why Selena could never break into the upper crust of society's elite ladies.

In the cozy private room, Ms. Joy and Ann were all smiles, chatting away with Carolina, while Joy sat nearby, dutifully topping up their tea and listening in. Her movements were graceful and self-assured, a picture of poise-Carolina noticed it all. Raised in a distinguished family, Joy had that certain something.

—a clear sign of her modest background. Even after Selena tried hard to

want someone she deemed beneath her to taint her noble lineage. At the time, even Everett wasn't

thankfully, it wasn't too late now. Everett agreeing to this dinner showed he was thinking straight. A woman like Selena might be fine for a fling, but

take office, the union of the Ho and Jiang families promised a brighter future. Carolina was determined to show that even without a husband's love and support, she

mused over this and then casually asked, "Joy, where's your

poured more tea, "Aunt Carolina, my brother had a last-minute meeting. He'll be here later.

gently patted Joy's hand with a nod, "Your brother really must care for you to make time for this dinner despite

chuckle, "My son treats Joy like his own daughter,

playfully protested, "Oh, come

she saw her nod in approval. Joy knew exactly what Carolina valued in her: