Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 79

When Lysander heard Leonard's words, his expression froze over completely.

His eyes, sharp and cold, fixed on Jade. "Mrs. Sutherland, are you really going to force this issue?"

Jade smiled, picking up the steaming cup of tea Mila had just poured for her, and took a leisurely sip.

"Those who play dirty have no right to complain," she replied with a calm

demeanor. "I'm giving you a chance by not having the dress forcibly stripped off you. Think about it. You played your games and deceived me, parading that dress in front of me as if there'd be no consequences."

Lysander remained silent.

He abruptly turned to Mila, who hadn't spoken yet. "Is this all because of Giselle? I've told you, we're just friends. Do you really have to make a scene?"

Jade's expression darkened, ready to retort, but Mila spoke first. "Do you even believe what you're saying?"

Friendship taken to this extent was quite something.

"And furthermore, Lysander," Mila continued, distancing herself from him coldly, "this is a business issue between you and my mentor. Let's not drag personal matters into it. It's petty. Besides, do you really think you have the moral high ground here?"

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dress worth

It's revolting!

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words. "Is the lady really

her eyes away in

voice cut in, icy and firm. "Chairman Montgomery, the situation is clear- this is business. If you insist on dragging

expression showed a hint

could be resolved

Kingsford for generations. They could easily muster enough support to extract

Jade's international connections could cause trouble overseas. It wouldn't topple their empire,

glanced over at

Thinking it over, he smiled and said, "Mrs. Sutherland, you're my elder, so I'll concede this time. The dress will be returned to you,

he rose and headed

he turned back to Mila. "When you're done playing around, come home. Adrian

he made his way downstairs

of men in black suits were stationed outside a

Jade to allow him