Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 864

Devin's lips were almost touching Joy's ear, his words carrying a chilling undertone that sent a shiver right down to her bones.

"I'm here for your life..."

The suite was dimly lit, with just one wall lamp by the door casting a faint, eerie glow, heightening the already tense atmosphere.

Joy had knocked back more drinks than usual, leaving her unable to keep her usual cool head. Panic was starting to seep in.

She never thought Devin, with his almost magical ability to find people, could track her down here, despite her brother's extensive manhunt.

This guy was a loose cannon, capable of anything.

Her first priority was to keep herself alive.

Joy took deep breaths, trying to calm her racing mind. Her voice was still shaky, but she managed to speak more clearly this time.

"Devin, if you kill me, it might feel good for a moment, but everyone's outside hunting for you. You won't get away. Do you really want to spend your life locked up?"

if you let me go, I promise you a hefty sum. I can get you a

"Heh."

laugh interrupted her, "You think I still buy that? You promised the same before, and look where we

Joy's neck.

"No... no, you won't."

changed. I have no reason to kill you anymore. Trust me, please, just trust

"Oh?"

I heard Selena's dead, surely by your hand, meaning I'm

you do!" Joy swallowed hard. "It's because Selena's gone. As

leads back to me, that's trouble I

not

one

out. You

Devin considered, "That's true."

bit. She ventured, "So... could

the knife, I... I'm