Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 568

As the engagement party guests drifted in, they gathered in small clusters on the flower-strewn lawn, chatting and waiting for the event to begin. But inside the dressing room, tension hung thick in the air-a stark contrast to the easy laughter outside.

The door clicked shut and locked.

"Well, aren't you surprised to see me?"

Leaning lazily against the door, Sophia Pembroke cut a striking figure in her crimson suit. She snapped open a silver case, slid out a slender cigarette, and lit it with a practiced flick. Smoke curled from her lips as she regarded the woman in the shimmering tulle gown with an almost mocking smile.

A soft, amused chuckle.

"Women are always at their most beautiful at times like this."

"What do you want?"

Mila's voice was tight as she took a startled step back, pressing herself against the vanity. One hand, hidden by the trailing pink tulle at her wrist, fumbled across the table until her fingers found her phone.

She was just about to press the emergency contact when a rush of sharp, minty smoke filled the room. Sophia's hand shot out, pinning Mila's to the table and sending the phone skidding out of reach. Sophia's low laugh, tinged with the scent of menthol, brushed Mila's ear.

"What's the hurry?"

try to focus when you're talking

of smoke. "I don't recall inviting you.

mind the cost of the gown-if she burned a hole in it, where would she

Forrest had chosen her

cigarette smoke was

I. Julian's

with an explosive

She stumbled against the vanity as the forceful grip dragged her,

quickly gathered her gown and darted behind Sophia, using her

smash of bottles echoed, powders and liquids splattering

was unscathed. But when she glanced at Sophia, she saw splashes

grip on

expression

is something you and Lysander brought on yourselves. Don't blame me for everything. I feel for Julian, I want to help, but that doesn't mean my whole life has to stop or that I

Sophia's brow furrowed.

his side? Shouldn't you be

gaze landed pointedly on the white gauze wrapped around

calm face. After a tense pause, she finally let go of

why you didn't invite