Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel 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!

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When Abraham walked into 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 around, proof of her heavy drinking.

She was drinking and crying, her sobs tearing through the air as if she'd lost everything she held dear.

Abraham had already heard the whole story from their parents on his way over. He marched right up to her, yanked the bottle from her hand, and said sharply, "That's enough. Get a grip on yourself!"

Joy looked up at him with bleary eyes, her crying only getting louder. "You're my brother, my real brother! I'm heartbroken, and instead of comforting me, you're scolding me... boo hoo..."

Of course, Abraham's heart ached for his sister. But tears wouldn't solve anything; they only signified surrender and weakness. His sister couldn't be this helpless.