Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 10

Miranda had finally reached her breaking point. Even if it meant abandoning her legal career, she couldn't stand idly by and watch her best friend be humiliated right in front of her.

Just as she was about to charge forward, swinging her purse as a weapon, Mila grabbed her arm with surprising strength.

"Mila! Let go of me! They're bullying you right here in the open. If he dares to cheat in broad daylight, why shouldn't he get exposed? That scumbag!"

Ignoring the sharp pain in her shoulder, Mila tightened her grip, sweat beading on her forehead. "Calm down, look at the street corner."

Miranda paused, her gaze shifting in the direction Mila indicated.

At the intersection, four or five black cars had pulled up, their windows rolled down to reveal stern-faced men in suits, exuding an intimidating presence.

It was clear who they were there for.

Leonard extended his hand again, his expression unchanged. "Madam, you're always wise. You know what needs to be done."

Miranda was stunned, disbelief etched on her face. "Aren't you two married? How could this happen..."

was no marriage; it looked

marriage was troubled, but she hadn't realized it had deteriorated

there would be

she, his wife, was being pressured by his men, he was leaning comfortably beside his childhood crush, laughing and chatting as if they

The irony was bitter.

when she opened them again, her face was calm, a practiced smile on

"Assistant Leonard, I can delete the photos from my phone,

to verify that myself," Leonard replied,

"Absolutely not."

voice firm. "If you're so bold, you might as well kill me here in front of Lysander and everyone on this street. Otherwise, you won't

it being past ten at night, this was a lively street lined with bars and

had already started watching the commotion, with a

those taking photos were quickly escorted away by the suited bodyguards from the cars. Tonight's events would not be publicized, but

Leonard remained silent.

legitimate wife of Montgomery

pointed to the security cameras outside a nearby