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."

pressed her lips together. "Then go find someone

puts

pace, heels tapping

to resist, she lowered her voice, "Chairwoman Sutherland, Leonard is just looking out for your safety, he—” But Mila shot her a sharp look,

wasn't angry, she breathed out

she couldn't help

just about perfect. He anticipated what Mila needed, always had the right documents ready,

needed a second assistant?

like a mere go-between-her role little more than a glorified messenger. It was clear Mila truly didn't care

what was there to dislike? He was competent, loyal-and easy on the eyes, to put it mildly. Having him around the office was a treat

disliked him so much, why not

Oh well.

lives of the wealthy are

business of a humble employee like

sneaked another glance at the tall, striking man striding behind them, enjoying the view before

pay and an office heartthrob for free-what more could

At the gala,

made her

with

executives from partner

up-and-comers introduced by Ker peers, offered some

of champagne when her gaze froze

ghosts really

no see." Giselle's golden gown shimmered as she glided over, every inch the picture of icy

แ

voice was cool. "Didn't we just talk on the

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