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?"

shame should

purchase a custom dress worth millions for a mistress, and still talking about

It's revolting!

...

"Is the lady

her eyes away

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

a hint

matter could

might have significant influence abroad, but the Montgomery family had been entrenched in Kingsford for generations. They could easily muster enough support to extract him

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

this, Lysander glanced

scene. 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, and you can keep the money as my

he rose and headed for the

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

he made his way downstairs with

men in black suits were stationed outside a resting

to allow