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

Chapter 184

Chapter 184

"Thalassa." Linda nodded slightly after several tensed seconds, her smile returning as she extended her hand. "I'm very glad you could make it."

"I'm sure you are." Thalassa's lips stretched into a smile as she took Linda's hand for a handshake. The handshake lingered a bit too long, so tense that everyone in the hall could feel it as the two women stared into each other's eyes.

Linda was the first to break the stare, pulling her hand back from Thalassa's grip. Thalassa's lips twitched in amusement.

"I'm happy you decided to do the right thing by clearing my name," Linda spoke evenly.

"Oh, I had to," Thalassa replied, her gaze sharpening despite her smile. "After all, that's what just people do. They expose the truth for everyone to see. Wouldn't you agree?"

Linda's smile faltered slightly, her eyes narrowing. "Yes, I agree."

They stared at each other again, the tension building until Susan and Cynthia appeared behind Linda. "Welcome to our party, Thalassa. We hope you have a good evening," Cynthia spoke.

Both women had smiles plastered on their faces, because Linda had warned them not to show any

hostility towards Thalassa, at least not until the company recovered further.

"Yes, Thalassa. Welcome. Good to see you again," Susan chimed in, though her tone was anything but warm.

To break the uncomfortable silence that had settled over the guests, Linda swept her eyes across the room. "Please, let's continue enjoying the party."

Immediately, the crowd resumed their conversations as if they hadn't been watching like vultures just moments ago.

are back together," Linda said, turning her attention back to Thalassa.

again soon. I hope I'll be treated better than before. Speaking of which, I never did

with barely concealed irritation. "I think it's better not to focus on the past too

the Fashion Awards scandal is also in the past, isn't it? I wasn't obligated to clear your name, but I

off.

before turning her forced smile back to Thalassa. "Thalassa

Cynthia added quickly, following

forgiven." Thalassa's lips twitched in amusement. "After all, we're going to be family again soon, and family is the most important thing, isn't

Linda was fuming, but she knew she had no choice. Her company's recovery still somehow depended on Thalassa's

take a picture together to mark this moment of reconciliation?" Linda asked sweetly. "I'd be glad to," Thalassa replied, matching Linda's sweet

tiny earbud hidden in

Susan and Cynthia stepped aside while Thalassa and Linda stood side by side

soon as the picture was taken, guests began flocking toward Thalassa, eager

bitterly. "I can't believe you humiliated yourself

part of 'I need her' don't you understand,

are really going to let her get back with

scoffed. “Of course not.

why she should never have messed with me. But for now, we have to keep being nice to her is that

to the side, Kris nursed a glass of wine,

once before turning away,

glanced at

him.

so well, as

was between them?