Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 865

As pain shot through her, Joy cried out, "What are you doing? Don't be rash!"

Devin yanked Joy's hair without a hint of gentleness, her scalp stinging sharply, her screams slicing through the air.

"Don't try any tricks with me," Devin's voice was icy and cutting. "You're ruthless, cold-hearted. You even poisoned your lifelong friend, Sarah. Why should I trust you?"

Tears from the pain blurred Joy's vision. She hadn’t expected Devin to be this wary; she had seriously underestimated him…

Clenching her jaw, she asked, "What will it take for you to trust me?"

"It's simple."

Devin hauled Joy over to a chair, tying her up securely with a rope he had ready, making sure the knot was tight.

Then he positioned a camera right in front of Joy, angling it to capture her face.

Joy's stomach dropped. "What do you plan to do?"

"I need something over you," Devin stated bluntly, "to make sure you don't backstab me. Spill how you killed Sarah, and you're free to go."

"Relax. Once I get the cash and leave safely, this recording gets destroyed. We'll be square."

Joy pressed her lips together, obviously reluctant.

The whole Sarah affair had been flawless, leaving Joy unscathed. She couldn’t willingly give away such damning evidence.

If anyone discovered her role in Sarah's death, she'd be done for.

Ethan wouldn't let her off the hook, nor would Blake.

Even her brother couldn’t shield her.

Joy gritted her teeth. "I can give you money right now. Name your price, and I'll transfer it immediately. Isn't that proof of my sincerity?"

When she finished, Joy looked at Devin with tear-filled eyes. "I’ve done what you asked. Will you let me go now? After all... you have the evidence of my crime, so you can take it easy."

Devin, satisfied, said, "Alright."

He pocketed the phone and untied Joy.

Joy slumped onto the sofa, breathing heavily, like someone who had narrowly escaped death.

"Devin, could you get me a glass of warm water? I’m out of strength."

"Sure."

Devin, suspecting nothing, reviewed the video on his phone as he headed towards the bar.

As he passed the window, Joy suddenly sprang up and charged at him, shoving him with all her might towards the open window.