Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 573

He opened up the message.

Just a few terse sentences-absolutely final.

Gone was the carefully orchestrated exit they'd discussed: a gentle, gradual withdrawal from the board, intended to avoid a media circus, prevent panic among the staff, and keep Montgomery Holdings' stock price steady.

No, this was a public declaration, burning every bridge. It didn't just announce a split; it screamed that this was a hostile, irreparable break.

The company's internal structure would destabilize.

Once trust was lost, the outside world would follow suit-especially the markets.

Given that Montgomery Holdings was a cornerstone of the sector, there'd be fallout, no doubt. A period of chaos, nothing more. Annoying, but survivable.

But what really struck Conrad was Mila's resolve.

It was ruthless, even for her.

Conrad slowly lifted his gaze. Across the room, standing beside Forrest, was Mila. Their eyes met; her expression was calm, unruffled—a still lake. She was unmoved.

Clearly, their arrival had pushed Mila over the edge, driving her to this uncompromising move.

But... was she really ready to cut all ties with the Montgomery family?

"She's got some fire, that girl. I like it, ha!" Mr. Ayers, standing close by, was reading the same news on his phone. He grinned with genuine admiration, completely ignoring Conrad's darkening scowl.

Conrad said nothing.

Instead, he glanced at Forrest, standing just behind Mila. Forrest met his eyes and nodded warmly, the picture of approachable charm.

Was it because of him?

this his plan all

a hard line with the Montgomery family before, no matter

But now...

a little turbulence. It was bound to happen sooner or later. Besides, Lysander would be back soon, and all this chaos would be his

was

the next generation

smiled, reflecting that Lysander had finally found a worthy opponent. Let the boy learn the hard way-did he really think

Forrest was no pushover.

He could influence Mila-clearly.

was about to get

denouncement of Montgomery Holdings, exploded

At the same time-

to the

an engagement

woman in a soft pink dress studded with crystals and silk flowers stood beneath glowing lights, arms entwined with an equally striking man. He pressed a

was a

moment the photo

perfect, how beautiful, how

a legend after her. landscape-inspired collection at last

beauty-the world couldn't get

story refused to

speech, as the engagement party began, Mila caught

glanced at Forrest, who was walking beside her,

you find that photo? Was it from the day we

"Yeah, the shop manager snapped it. I thought it turned

for a copy before we left.

Mila said, admiring it. "Why didn't you tell

to surprise

surprised-in a good way. Elsewhere,

in a black leather chair, his fingers spread loosely as he zoomed in on the photo-Forrest pressing his lips