RedNovelChapter 724 Everett was already in a foul mood, and those words didn't help. He sneered, "Selena, are you trying to tellhow to do my job now?" Who had ever dared to step on his toes like this before? To have him burning with desire, only to be pushed aside, and then cback demanding things from him? He wanted to ask her what she thought he was. Spushover she could shape at her whim? Selena didn't bother saying anything else and just hung up the phone. It felt like Everett had punched a pillow- his frustration was stuck in his chest, unable to rise or fall, leaving him restless. In a fit of rage, he kicked over the coffee table. How did Selena develop such a rotten temper? How had he let her get away with this for so long? The next day, Selena filled in for Blaine to meet with their business partner, Jason. Even though she didn't usually handle company matters, she was just as capable, laying out her points clearly and logically. The meeting went smoothly, and both parties enjoyed the conversation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJason had initially been a bit miffed that Blaine couldn't make it himself, but now he was thoroughly impressed. He couldn't help but say, "Blaine is lucky to have you on his team, Miss Selena. Have you ever thought about joining Blaine's company? I think you could easily take his place." Even if he was laying it on a bit thick, who doesn't enjoy a compliment? Selena smiled graciously, "You're too kind." After wrapping up business, Selena asked Holt to show Jason and his team to the hotel rooms upstairs to rest. She then headed to the restroom.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she opened the door, she spotted Joy at the mirror, touching up her lipstick. Their eyes met, and for a moment, the air was thick with tension.
Selena was the first to break the silence, strolling over to the sink and turning on the faucet to wash her hands. Joy snapped out of it and smiled, "Selena, when did you get back? You didn't mention it." Selena looked up, meeting Joy's gaze in the mirror, and replied calmly, "Last night. Didn't you seethen?" Her lipstick smudged slightly, as if she hadn't expected Selena to be so blunt.
Joy was momentarily caught off guard but then said, "Selena, got stime? Let's grab a coffee." Selena finished washing her hands, dried them with a paper towel, and said, "Sure." In the café, Selena ordered a cappuccino while Joy chose a black. coffee. Once the best of friends, now they sat across from each other in silence, After a while, Joy broke the ice, "Selena, it's true Everett and I are exploring things, thinking of marriage." "But I'm not sure if I owe you an apology. You and Everett have been divorced for a while, and he doesn't have feelings for you anymore. You're seeing someone new. You're both free to move on, right?" Selena had been wondering what Joy would say when they met. Would there be any hint of guilt or hesitation in facing her? To her surprise, Joy was brazenly straightforward.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLuckily, Selena wasn't the sperson she once was. She had been through a lot and had grown stronger. She wouldn't let a few words shake her.
Selena took a sip of her drink. It was supposed to be sweet, but she couldn't taste it. "Joy, when did you start having feelings for Everett?"
Honestly, before the whole Yasmine incident, she hadn't noticed a thing. Joy had never shown any interest in Everett in front of her. Over the years, she dated different guyspartied, even got married. It was hard for Selena to imagine that Joy had been harboring feelings for Everett all along.
Joy's eyes flickered slightly, but she quickly met Selena's gaze and candidly admitted, "Before you did From the first moment I saw Everett mo as a kid, I liked him. Selena, if we're talking about who cfirst I'm not the intruder."
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