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

line with the Montgomery family before, no matter

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 problem

was overdue for

next generation handle

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

Forrest was no pushover.

He could influence Mila-clearly.

the situation was about to

public denouncement of Montgomery Holdings, exploded across

At the same time-

to the top

was an engagement

glowing lights, arms entwined with an equally striking man. He pressed a kiss to

was a

photo appeared, it went

in-how perfect, how beautiful,

after gushing 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, had

beauty-the world

story refused

as the engagement party began, Mila

She glanced at Forrest, who was

you find that photo? Was it from

manager snapped it.

copy before

Mila said, admiring it. "Why didn't

wanted to surprise

surprised-in a good way. Elsewhere, however, someone was not so

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