Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 549

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.

with genuine pleasure. "Keep an eye on her. She's terrifying when

"Yes, sir."

...

Across town.

her. She turned on her heel, heading for the parking lot, but barely made it a step before Nathaniel, who'd just finished paying, called

"Wait, Mila."

stopped, looking back. "What is

and jewelry, right? There's an auction coming

An antique auction.

have been interested, but now? She didn't have the

of an auction brought back the memory of that last time—a pair of rare ruby earrings,

wear them for the ruby-themed show at Fashion Week. But Lysander had swooped in, outbidding everyone and

she'd submitted

had gotten decent

that was all-decent.

lot on my plate right

she spotted someone striding toward her-someone with a distinctive red thread around his wrist. She blinked

Sutherland, it's been a

at the man beside her.

rejection, was momentarily thrown by Johnnie's striking appearance. He quickly recovered,

was easy and bright. "I'm Johnnie.

Nathaniel froze.

mortified. Who introduces

hurried to change the subject. "Mr. Johnnie, what

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

a quick once-over and joked, "So, Ms.

A date? Nathaniel was

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