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

never taken such a hard line with the Montgomery family before, no matter how bad

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

Conrad was overdue

next generation handle

learn the hard way-did he really think pillow talk was a one-way street, that only

Forrest was no pushover.

He could influence Mila-clearly.

the situation was about

with her public denouncement of Montgomery Holdings, exploded across the media and

At the same time-

shot to the top of

an engagement

studded with crystals and silk flowers stood beneath glowing lights, arms entwined with an equally striking man. He pressed

was a

photo appeared, it went

how beautiful, how meant to

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

refused to die

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

post. She glanced at Forrest, who was walking beside her,

from the day we tried on the

shop manager snapped it. I thought it turned

for a copy before we left. Just

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

wanted to

way. Elsewhere, however, someone

as he zoomed in on the photo-Forrest pressing his lips to