Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 549

She was caught in a double bind.

She couldn't stand it any longer.

"Honestly, at this point, I can't tell which of you is the bigger headache- you or Cossio. You're both equally troublesome, there's no real difference. So, I'll cut ties with both of you in my own way."

Neither side gave her any real sense of security.

She was done being trapped in the middle.

She needed out.

With her mind finally made up and all her pent-up frustration poured out, she let out a deep breath. Even the eyes she knew were still fixed on her didn't bother her anymore. She spat out three words, sharp and final, before hanging up.

"Coward."

He didn't even have the guts to face her openly.

Why should she be afraid of him?

"Sir."

"Ma'am hung up."

In the cold, steel-gray room, Leonard held the disconnected phone, tilting his head toward the floor-to-ceiling windows.

A crimson armchair sat by the glass.

A man sat there, facing the city, black dress shirt sleeves rolled up just enough to reveal lean, well-muscled forearms. One arm rested carelessly on the red armrest, his fingers drumming lightly on the surface.

At Leonard's words, the man's fingers paused.

"Keep an eye on her. She's terrifying when she's angry-don't let it mess

"Yes, sir."

...

Across town.

her heel, heading for the parking lot, but barely

"Wait, Mila."

back. "What

before finally saying, "Well, you're into antiques and jewelry, right? There's an auction coming up in a few days our family's hosting it. Want to come with

An antique auction.

interested, but now? She didn't have

auction brought back the memory of that last time—a pair of rare ruby earrings, lost in a bidding war that spiraled absurdly, selling for millions above

wear them for the ruby-themed show at Fashion Week. But Lysander had swooped in, outbidding everyone and gifting them to Giselle Harvey. With no time left, she'd dropped the ruby

submitted a

had gotten decent

was all-decent. Nothing

on my plate right now."

garage, but out of the corner of her eye, she spotted someone striding toward her-someone with a distinctive red thread

Sutherland, it's been

curiously at the

thrown by Johnnie's striking

heard of your family." Johnnie's smile was easy and bright. "I'm Johnnie. Ms. Sutherland and I were set

Nathaniel froze.

was mortified. Who introduces themselves

the subject.

Johnnie said, nodding toward the looming hospital nearby. "Saw you passing by

turned to Nathaniel, giving him a quick once-over and joked, "So, Ms. Sutherland

down? A date? Nathaniel