The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 264

Susan was tasked with reviewing a project where her company's mall was hoping to bag the Starlight Hotel as a tenant.

She didn't see a bright future for their mall and shot down the idea on the spot.

But Brandon went above his paygrade, took matters into his own hands, and personally took over the project.

Because of this, she got booted from the West district by the higher-ups.

The bosses didn't see her potential, so they shipped her off with the director to cut her teeth in the overseas market. Two years have flown by with no return ticket in sight, but quitting just wasn't her style.

Brandon lightly pressed his long fingers against the rim of his glass, then looked at her and said, "She's different."

"Because she's tight with Sophia?" Hannah pressed, her voice sharpening unwillingly, "You have a thing for Sophia."

Brandon's expression turned icy, "That's none of your business."

Hannah wasn't intimidated by his frosty demeanor and kept pushing, "If you're so into her, why the divorce?"

She glanced outside at Sophia and Ivan, "She obviously doesn't want you."

Brandon's eyes went cold, but his voice stayed calm, "Hannah, you're crossing the line!"

"I'm just stating the facts," Hannah said fearlessly, locking eyes with him, "She dumped you back in senior year, did the same two years ago, and it's no different now."

She looked outside at Sophia again, then back at Brandon, "If she cared about you, she wouldn't be indifferent to your blind dates and remarrying."

"What's it to you?" Brandon asked, his tone flat.

Hannah chuckled, "You're still the same cold fish, not giving an inch of warmth." Brandon just stared at her, motionless, "Cut to the chase. What do you want?" Hannah's smile widened, "Mr. Crawley, you are always the sharp one."

Leaning in a bit closer, she looked into his eyes and said slowly, "Brandon, you're looking for someone to play house with, just to get over Sophia, right? Easy peasy. I'll play along, just transfer me back to the headquarters."

Brandon remained still, letting her finish.

Hannah continued, "You want to get married, I'm game. You want a divorce, I'll go along with that too. We can sign a prenup. I don't want your money or any husbandly duties, and you can't expect anything from me. Marriage would just be for show."

"You think too highly of yourself."

Brandon's lips barely moved, his expression unreadable.

Hannah wasn't put off and smiled at him, "Don't be too quick to say no. You might not find another deal like this. Not many out there who don't want your money or your love."

Brandon's lips curled into a faint, hollow smile, still not taking the bait.

Hannah kept her grin, "Or let's compromise. You get me back to HQ, and I'll test the waters to see if Sophia really doesn't care about your dating and remarrying."

Brandon's smile turned cold and dismissive, "Not necessary."

He leaned back in his chair, eyes half-closed, glancing outside at Sophia.

Sophia, for her part, seemed caught off guard, smiling awkwardly when she caught his gaze, then turned to Ivan.

without a

was right about one thing-Sophia didn't care,

Always indifferent.

on a blind date with another

the weight of Brandon's

ignore the feeling, but it was

Hannah replayed in her head, and while Sophia was happy for him on a logical level, emotionally, something felt sour, but she couldn't

dwell on these feelings. Noting that Ivan was almost done eating, she apologized, "I've got some stuff to deal with at home, so I'll head

"I'll walk you."

up

inevitably locked eyes

say goodbye, "We've got

"Sure, stay safe

waved, "Take

remained seated, his penetrating gaze fixed

a tight smile towards him, a nod of acknowledgment,

and strode straight to Sophia. He bent over,

was happening, Sophia was already being dragged away by Brandon. They reached his car, he opened the

Hannah were stunned at the scene, and then ran out when

the front door and

him a glance, showing sympathy,

smiled back, "I gonna

another pat, "Safe

nodded slightly then said goodbye

Ivan curiously, but she couldn't help looking at

and lively, and Brandon's car had

saw the unspeakable

negotiations between her and

thought she was an introverted girl

them fight with each other, Don had to admit that

opposite in appearance and personality. Sophia was more inclined to

and she acted boldly and first, with

known Brandon?" Looking at

laughing at herself, and smiled: "longer than they have

surprised that he didn't really know much about Brandon and Sophia's past, except that

and I are classmates, and the best partners in the eyes of teachers and classmates for three years." Hannah smiled at herself and looked

is no such thing as fate, regardless of whether it

Hannah looked at Don and talked about her past without hesitation. "Everyone in high school knows that I like Brandon, except Sophia." Don was a little surprised, but he never heard Brandon talk about

Brandon didn't go to the same school in high school, his family lived close to the Crawley family. He loved to run to Brandon's room after school, but he never heard

and the girls you like are the most common homework

Brandon was never

turned you down." Don

ever heard of that it's easier for women

a pity

a pity that Sophia appeared, isn't it?" Don guessed according

Hannah acquiesced.

up later, she didn't think she would miss