Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 9

Mila had no intention of causing a scene on the street over such a trivial matter.

After taking the photo, she grabbed Miranda's arm and headed toward the car parked across the street, ready to leave.

But as soon as they stepped out of the bar, they were stopped.

Blocking their path was a young man with a stern, sharp face, dressed in a crisp black suit that accentuated his tall and commanding presence.

Mila recognized him immediately.

Leonard, Lysander's personal aide, had been sponsored by Montgomery Holdings since childhood and had been chosen in high school to shadow Lysander. He was fiercely loyal and the most trusted person in Lysander's inner circle.

Leonard was known for his aloof demeanor; he only ever heeded Lysander's words, making him appear almost inhuman.

Mila didn't have the best impression of him.

His presence now, coupled with Lysander's earlier expression, signaled trouble. Instinctively, Mila tightened her grip on her phone.

"Ma'am, please hand over your phone," Leonard requested, his face an emotionless mask as he extended a hand toward Mila.

of complying. She

an intimate conversation with Giselle, his face displaying a tenderness Mila had never witnessed

wanting to see more, Mila diverted her gaze back to Leonard, her

tone as cold and mechanical as a machine programmed without

a thinly

interjected, stepping protectively in front of Mila. "Are you really going to strong-arm

attorney with six years, five months, and eighteen days of practice, specializing in commercial litigation, intellectual property cases, and corporate legal services.

significant partnership with Harding & Cole Legal. Ms. Wayne, I assume a prestigious firm like yours won't be short

pale,

she intervened, her career could be at risk. With Montgomery Holdings' influence, they could

her best friend was being threatened right in front

calm," Mila urged, taking a deep breath to quell her anger. She forced a reassuring smile, gently pushing Miranda toward

I'll handle this and come

incident ruined her friend's career, Mila knew

couldn't help but

fact that Leonard dared to confront Mila, Lysander's lawful

Such cold-heartedness.