Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

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

looked unmoved. "No one puts me at ease like

her pace, heels tapping faster

steps, she glanced back at the silent man trailing behind. Unable to resist, she lowered her voice, "Chairwoman Sutherland, Leonard is just looking out for your safety, he—” But Mila shot her a

Mila wasn't angry, she breathed

couldn't help

Mila for some time now, and to her, Leonard was just about perfect. He anticipated what Mila needed, always

someone that capable, who needed a second assistant? Leonard could

a glorified messenger. It was clear Mila truly didn't care for

Having him around the office was a treat for everyone. Yet Mila insisted on keeping him at arm's length, even in the

If she disliked him so much, why not just let him

Oh well.

of the wealthy

business of a humble employee

man striding behind them, enjoying the view before hurrying

office heartthrob for free-what more could she ask

At the gala,

her entrance

pleasantries with a

executives from partner

introduced by Ker peers, offered some polite compliments, then excused herself

a sip of champagne when

really

golden gown shimmered as she glided over, every inch

แ

"Didn't we just talk on the phone