Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 860

Alexa's eyes were wide with fear.

Joy smirked at her. "What? You think I'm being cruel? Honestly, I did Selena a favor. This way is quick and painless."

"As for what happens after she's gone, don't fret. She struggled with severe depression and was on all sorts of meds. This powder is harmless by itself. It only interacted with her medication, so no one will point fingers at you."

"Alexa, I know Selena took you in and you're grateful, but was it really out of kindness? I've known her for years. She's all about family. It wasn't you she was protecting; it was the Irwin family bloodline you're carrying."

Joy's eyes dropped to Alexa's slightly rounded belly. "If this baby wasn't Blaine's from the Irwin family, do you really think she would have gone against her uncle Blaine for your sake?"

"You..." Alexa's fists clenched. "Stop trying to cause trouble. My child is Blaine's."

"Is that so?"

Joy laughed suddenly, mocking her naivety. "Does it even matter? Blaine never really trusted you. Once doubt creeps in, it's hard to shake off. Once your pregnancy stabilizes, Selena will definitely arrange an amnio."

clear. Here in Newport, whatever I decide will be the outcome for

and give you a hefty sum. You can start fresh. But if you cross me... you won't be able to hold

brimmed in Alexa's eyes as she glared at Joy, angry but helpless. She was all alone, with nothing

prying open her fingers to place the

the game. I'm

that, Joy put on her sunglasses, sneering as

in the

buzzed loudly, snapping her back to reality. It was Ava calling, probably worried after not

the call while heading to

...

Over at Moon Bay.

bodyguards standing in

up her tea and helped