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.

she thought about it, the more her resentment twisted her beautiful features. But aware of Lysander beside her, she took a deep breath and grasped his

"Lysander, what about us?"

hand gently. "No worries. Do you think Forrest is the

were always other

for a bit. I'll have someone take you

that, Lysander released her hand and strode out of the room, Leonard

empty hands, dazed, until a cold smile crept

in

Damn her!

...

the car,

estate,"

hesitated for a moment before speaking up, "Madam is currently at Crimson

"What's she doing there?"

received just minutes before from Harper. Lysander's expression was a storm cloud of anger, though he couldn't help but

"Drive."

sped through the orange glow of the

at Crimson Gardens, Mila was

in fury, "Mom, you lied to me! Where's