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.

a low, amused chuckle, tinged with genuine pleasure. "Keep

"Yes, sir."

...

Across town.

hung up and refused to let those watchful eyes get to her. She turned on her heel, heading for the parking lot, but

"Wait, Mila."

back.

eyes met. Nathaniel hesitated, glancing away 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

An antique auction.

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

last time—a pair of rare ruby earrings, lost in a bidding war that spiraled

for the ruby-themed show at Fashion Week. But Lysander had swooped in, outbidding everyone and gifting them to Giselle Harvey. With no

she'd submitted

had gotten

was

got a lot on my plate right

the garage, but out of the corner of her eye, she spotted someone striding toward her-someone with a distinctive red thread around his wrist. She blinked

it's been

grinned, glancing curiously at the man beside her.

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

Johnnie's smile was easy and bright. "I'm Johnnie. Ms. Sutherland and

Nathaniel froze.

mortified. Who introduces themselves

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

a patient," Johnnie said, nodding toward the looming hospital

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

date? Nathaniel was thoroughly confused