Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 226

Lysander smiled, maintaining an aura of calm that only heightened Giselle's unease. The more composed he appeared, the more her heart raced with anxiety.

She didn't know much about what had happened seven years ago, only bits and pieces. What she did know was that after just a year abroad, Lysander had hurried back to continue his studies at Northpoint University. It wasn't long before he and Forrest, who was nearing the end of his doctoral studies at the same institution, had a massive falling out.

Rumor had it that it was quite a spectacle.

From what she'd gathered, it had something to do with Mila, though the details were unclear.

Not long after, Lysander had a whirlwind marriage, and Forrest abruptly left Northpoint University, disappearing overseas without a trace.

She never expected that the mastermind behind this project would turn out to be Forrest!

What she couldn't stomach even more was that Forrest was rumored to be close to Mila, of all people! Why her?

Just the thought of Mila filled Giselle with a burning resentment.

Why her?

Why did someone so insignificant and undeserving always seem to have such good fortune, daring to compete with her for everything!

This collaboration was surely doomed.

her resentment twisted her beautiful features. But aware of Lysander beside her, she took a deep

"Lysander, what about us?"

worries. Do you think Forrest is the only one in the world

were always other

take you home,

her hand and strode out of the room, Leonard following

down at her empty hands, dazed, until a cold smile crept across her

with venom in

Damn her!

...

the car, Lysander's expression

the estate,"

a moment before speaking up, "Madam

"What's she doing there?"

just minutes before from Harper. Lysander's expression was a storm cloud of anger, though

"Drive."

of the setting sun toward Crimson

Crimson Gardens, Mila was

held on to her purse, crying out in fury, "Mom, you lied to me! Where's my gift? You're a