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 all

the Montgomery family before, no matter how bad

But now...

It was

Conrad was

next generation

worthy opponent. Let the boy learn the hard way-did he really think pillow talk was a one-way street, that only women could sway their men with a few whispered

Forrest was no pushover.

He could influence Mila-clearly.

was about to get

her public denouncement of Montgomery Holdings,

At the same time-

to the top

was an engagement

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 kiss to her brow, eyes full

was a

photo appeared, it went

how beautiful, how

did people glance at the headline and connect the dots: the Montgomery family widow, Mila-herself a legend after her. landscape-inspired collection at last year's international fashion week-and Forrest, the young Al prodigy,

beauty-the world couldn't

refused

her speech, as the engagement party began, Mila caught

Forrest, who was walking beside her, and

did you find that photo? Was it from

shop manager snapped it. I thought it turned

for a copy before we left.

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

to

good way. Elsewhere, however, someone was

on the photo-Forrest pressing his lips to Mila's laughing face. Lysander stared at her radiant smile, but