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 long moment, Leonard heard a low, amused chuckle, tinged with genuine pleasure. "Keep an eye on her. She's terrifying when she's angry-don't let it mess

"Yes, sir."

...

Across town.

refused to let those watchful eyes get to her. She turned on her heel, heading for the

"Wait, Mila."

stopped, looking back. "What

met. Nathaniel hesitated, glancing away before finally saying, "Well, you're into antiques and jewelry, right? There's an auction coming

An antique auction.

Mila might have been interested, but now? She

pair of rare ruby earrings, lost in a bidding war that spiraled absurdly, selling for millions

her designs, maybe even to have her model wear them for the ruby-themed show at Fashion Week. But Lysander had swooped in, outbidding everyone and gifting them

submitted a

gotten decent

was all-decent. Nothing

lot on my plate

her eye, she spotted someone striding toward her-someone with

Sutherland, it's been

at the

still stung by her rejection, was momentarily thrown by Johnnie's striking appearance. He quickly recovered, extending a

and bright. "I'm Johnnie. Ms. Sutherland and I were set up on a

Nathaniel froze.

mortified. Who introduces themselves

subject. "Mr. Johnnie,

a patient," Johnnie said, nodding toward the looming hospital nearby. "Saw you

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

date? Nathaniel was thoroughly confused