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.

being direct and

manner remained gentle and polite, but there was an

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

request, she found it hard to

A family gathering is such a personal event, isn't

marriage to Lysander 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 were aware, as Lysander

were on good terms, Mila had no direct dealings with

had been abroad for many years, and this was their first interaction. She assumed he

by name, indicating he had looked into her, even

inviting her personally, not as Lysander's wife,

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

remained calm and

What do you know about me

artistic talents, but her instincts told her

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