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?

was this his plan

had never taken such a hard line with the

But now...

hint of schadenfreude. So Montgomery Holdings would weather 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 overdue

next generation

the hard way-did he really think pillow

Forrest was no pushover.

He could influence Mila-clearly.

was about to

resignation from the board, paired with her public denouncement

At the same time-

shot to the top of

an

flowers stood beneath glowing lights, arms entwined with an equally striking man. He pressed a

a

the photo appeared, it

flooded in-how perfect, how beautiful, how meant

glance at the headline and connect the dots: the Montgomery family widow, Mila-herself a legend after

beauty-the world

story refused to

her speech, as the engagement party began, Mila caught sight

She glanced at Forrest, who was walking beside her, and

Was it from the day we tried on the wedding

snapped it. I

a copy before

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

to surprise

indeed, surprised-in a good way. Elsewhere,

he zoomed in on the photo-Forrest pressing his lips to Mila's laughing face. Lysander stared at her radiant smile, but his finger hovered over Forrest's head, covering the