Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 827

Joy gazed at Everett with hopeful eyes, but his handsome face remained as unreadable as ever. He was as detached as a stranger. "Mother, Joy and I just aren't meant to be. She's like a sister to me, and calling off the engagement won't stop her from finding someone else. As for my own marriage, there's no need for you to worry about it anymore."

Carolina's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Everett, what are you trying to say?"

Everett let out a small, mocking laugh, choosing not to answer. He didn't spare Joy another glance as he picked up the coat the waiter handed him and strode out of the room without a backward glance.

Joy crumpled to the floor, sobbing her heart out.

Carolina sank back into her chair, feeling defeated. Even though Everett hadn't spelled it out, she knew exactly what he meant. He'd made up his mind. He'd either stay single or get back together with Selena. After all the twists and turns, he was going back to his old flame! All her careful plans had been for nothing.

Why couldn't he see that someone from such a simple background could never truly fit into their world, no matter how well she dressed? It was sheer madness!

the private room, Joy was the only one left. She was sprawled on the sofa, clutching a whiskey bottle and drinking it like it was water. Empty bottles were scattered

through the air as if she'd lost everything

He marched right up to her, yanked

at him with bleary eyes, her crying only getting louder. "You're my brother,

But tears wouldn't solve anything; they only signified surrender

Joy's wrist, hauled her up, and dragged her to the washroom in the suite. He turned on the cold

icy shock jolted her out of her haze, and Joy screamed. "What are you

now?" Joy leaned against the wall, tears still brimming in her eyes, looking utterly

Everett, I'll make sure he

in surprise, the meaning of his words sinking in, and looked at