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.

you are back together," Linda said, turning her attention back to Thalassa. "I assume that's why you

I'll be treated better than before. Speaking

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

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

right off. "You're delusional if

Thalassa. "Thalassa is right. She does deserve an apology. We're

are," Cynthia added

in amusement. "After all, we're going to be family again soon,

had no choice. Her company's recovery still somehow depended

picture together to mark this moment of reconciliation?" Linda asked

Luisa's voice came through the tiny earbud hidden in Thalassa's ear. It was so small that Thalassa's hair covered

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

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

believe you humiliated yourself like that, apologizing to her,

of 'I need her' don't

going to let her get back

“Of course not.

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

side, Kris nursed a

once before turning away,

glanced at

him.

pretend so well,

was between them?