Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 29

The phone rang only for a moment before a voice answered on the other end.

"Miss Lillian."

Roland's voice came through, warm and smiling like a gentle stream, momentarily catching Mila off guard.

She quickly regained her composure, greeted him politely, and got straight to the point.

"Sir, about your invitation-I'm a bit confused."

Mila paused for a couple of seconds, then tactfully declined, "I thought our collaboration ended once the dress was delivered."

Knowing he was the eldest from the Lockwood family made her even more reluctant to engage further.

Whether it was the unsettling scent of blood she once noticed on him or his notoriously reckless younger brother, Mila preferred to keep her distance. The whole family seemed to have issues.

A soft chuckle came from the other end, clearly catching the meaning behind her words.

"Ms. Sutherland."

her by her real name this time, his tone still light as he continued, "I'm delighted with your dress. This is just a family gathering, a gesture of thanks. Could you grant me this small

being direct and open

there was an undeniable firmness in his

that, in some ways, the Lockwood brothers were quite similar- equally assertive.

such a request, she found it hard to refuse. But

connection is a dress. A family gathering

was a secret, never publicly announced. The world knew Lysander was married, but his wife's identity was a mystery. Only close friends within the Montgomery family circle

the Montgomerys and the Lockwoods were on good terms, Mila had no direct dealings with the Lockwoods, especially

been abroad for many years, and this was

had looked into her, even though the invitation was

her personally, not as Lysander's wife, which made it all the

met this client once and had no other connection, let alone any friendship.

remained calm and steady, "I admire

thought, "Really? What do you know about me to admire? Sure, my custom fashion

artistic talents, but her instincts told her Roland's

bit unsatisfactory, Roland chuckled softly and added, "Ms. Sutherland, you'll understand more