The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1211:

The assistant fumbled for an excuse, ended the call, and wracked his brain for a diplomatic way to refuse Laney’s request.

Just then, Kira returned from the restroom and caught the assistant’s troubled expression. “What’s wrong? Is there something at the company?”

The event, hosted by Juliet, had brought Kira along as a learning opportunity.

The assistant’s face brightened at the sight of Kira—his unexpected salvation. “Miss Foster, could you please tell Mr. Hopkins that Miss Collins wants to see him? If he’s willing, he can call her back.” The assistant passed Kira the phone.

“Why is Laney being such a nuisance?” Kira rolled her eyes. “Cliff’s in the middle of business.”

The assistant held his tongue, noting the irony of Kira calling Laney a nuisance when she was no better.

by the support of her sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law, she felt brave enough to challenge Laney directly. She asked,

mentioned the hangover remedy, Kira’s lips curled into a smirk. “If

into fiction with

snorted. Laney didn’t believe Cliff and Juliet were dating, did she? Tonight, Kira would ensure Laney got a front-row

venue where Cliff was dining required proper

her connection to Cliff, the staff remained firm—she

in the reception area,

far longer than expected. When he

found no signs of her. “What a shame,” she whispered with

had left Juliet in a pleasant haze, making Kira’s words float past her.

Kira sighed, disappointed her scheme had fallen flat. Juliet massaged her temples before turning to Cliff with concern in her eyes. “How are you holding up? You took quite a few drinks