Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 450

Chapter 445

As long as the Cossio affair is resolved.

Adrian glanced at Mila, as if making sure his mother was telling the truth. Only then did he finally burrow into her embrace, pressing his face against her shoulder and murmuring, his voice muffled.

"I believe you, Mom."

But please... don't lie to me.

Don't be like Dad.

...

That evening, Mila helped Adrian with his homework and played some games with him. When it was time for bed, she gently told him that he was growing up and needed to get used to sleeping on his own. With that, she left his room.

Before leaving, she promised to pick him up from school the next day.

Dropping him off in the morning wasn't an option-her schedule was packed. That night, she left Grandfather's house to attend a business gala she'd committed to long ago.

She chose a powerful, tailored suit in a classic mix of black, white, and gray— sharp, British style. With modest heels clicking on the marble, Mila strode into the glittering event, flanked by Leonard and Cara, both equally impeccably dressed.

"What are you doing here? Cara can handle this just fine," Mila said, her voice cool.

She'd been trying to keep her distance from Leonard as much as possible. Tonight was supposed to be just Cara accompanying her—yet Leonard had insisted on coming along.

"Chairwoman Sutherland, your safety is important," he replied, his tone even.

"I can hire a bodyguard."

"I don't trust them."

find someone you do trust.

unmoved. "No one puts

picked up her pace, heels tapping faster

voice, "Chairwoman Sutherland, Leonard is just looking out for your safety, he—” But Mila shot her a sharp look, and Cara quickly zipped her lips-literally, pantomiming

wasn't angry, she breathed out

couldn't help being

perfect. He anticipated what Mila needed, always

who needed a

mere go-between-her role little more than a

there to dislike? He was competent, loyal-and easy on the eyes, to put it mildly. Having him around the office was a treat for everyone. Yet Mila insisted on keeping him at arm's length, even in the

she disliked him so much, why not

Oh well.

of the wealthy

business of a humble

striking man striding behind them, enjoying the view before hurrying

and an office heartthrob for free-what more

At the gala,

her entrance

pleasantries with a

executives from partner

several up-and-comers introduced by Ker peers, offered some polite compliments, then excused herself at

a sip of champagne when

really did haunt

Giselle's golden gown shimmered as she glided over, every

แ

"Didn't we just talk on the

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