The CEO's Amazing Ex-Wife Is Back! by H. Dally

Chapter 183

Chapter

183

The Miller mansion was glowing with lights as guests began streaming in, dressed in their finest attire. Inside, the grand hall had been carefully decorated for the evening.

Linda Miller walked around, a smile etched on her face as she greeted and welcomed guests, her eyes scanning the room to ensure everything looked as perfect as it could.

Spotting a small group of women standing near a corner, she smirked as she made her way towards them. She had been closest with them, but ever since her company's crisis got worse, they'd begun avoiding her because she apparently wasn't on the same level as them anymore. Tonight, she wanted to show them.

"Ladies," she greeted warmly, offering brief hugs to each of them. "I'm so glad you could make it." One of the women, an older brunette in an emerald dress, gave Linda a polite smile, but there was something mocking in her tone. "The decorations are beautiful, Linda. But it does feel... different from what you used to do. Quite a change.'

Linda's smile faltered slightly as she glanced around at the room. "Different? How do you mean?" she asked, her voice tight.

Before the woman could respond, another lady in the group, a blonde with sharp eyes, cut in. "Oh, don't bother her, Ana. You know Linda's had to make some... financial adjustments. She can't be expected to make everything as extravagant as before."

Her words were cloaked in sympathy, but the jab was clear. Linda's teeth clenched behind her tight smile. "Thank you. I've worked hard to make sure everything looks perfect," she replied through gritted teeth. "Well, don't worry," the blonde added, patting Linda on the arm. "It looks wonderful."

Knowing full well she was being mocked, Linda nodded stiffly. "Enjoy the party," she muttered before turning to leave.

As she walked away, she could hear the faint snickers from the group behind her, and one of the women whispered, "Remember the last party we went to? That was on a budget too, but even those decorations were better than this."

Linda's nails dug into her palms as she moved through the crowd, forcing her smile to stay in place. She stopped by another couple, exchanging the usual pleasantries.

"Thank you for coming," Linda said to the couple, shaking hands.

man said with a

party," Linda added, ready to move

just me, or is

mistaken. The wine is one

didn't press further. Linda excused herself quickly, moving on to greet another pair of guests, this time two women standing near the bar. She offered her usual pleasantries, but one of the women quickly

filled with curiosity. "Is your ex-daughter-in-law, Thalassa Thompson, going to

she nodded. "Of course. She's just running a bit

know. Without her, your company would have gone

suppose I am," she replied through clenched teeth, but her smile remained perfectly

Cynthia, who were standing by the staircase. As soon as she was out of earshot of the guests, she started

"They're all such hypocrites. They used

silver gown, glanced at her mother with a sigh. "Mom, calm

with them. We'll handle the rest of the guests. Just try to

Kris as he entered the room, alone. Her mood shifted immediately, and she rushed

where's Thalassa? I thought you said she agreed

"She has.

Why? I thought you

is

be seen with me until it's

told her it would be best if she didn't come down tonight. I

nod. “Thanks for thinking of Thalassa's comfort, mum. But next time you talk to Karen, remind her that I won't allow her to continue using our daughter as leverage

von

drawing their attention. Kris turned,