The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 299

“Alex, we probably should’ve invited Miss Crawford and her colleague to join us for dinner earlier. After all, we are partners now,” Millie said, setting down her fork. “They didn’t look like they’d eaten yet, either.”

Alexander’s gaze drifted away as he replied coolly, “She probably wouldn’t want to eat with us anyway. Why risk making things awkward?”

Millie paused, considering his words. He had a point. After all, Danielle and Alexander had only just finalized their divorce; things between them were still incredibly delicate.

Even if the divorce hadn’t been Danielle’s true intention—even if she’d hoped to win him back by pushing him away—clearly, she’d miscalculated. She thought Alex would care enough to refuse, but he’d actually gone through with it.

She was probably regretting it now.

Seeing Danielle and Alex together again, even in a professional setting, had to sting. No wonder she didn’t have the heart to sit down and have a meal with them.

Thinking this over, a faint smile tugged at Millie’s lips.

Liam muttered under his breath, “She’s hardly qualified to share a table with us. She ought to remember her place.”

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Gian slipped one hand into his pocket as he left the restaurant alongside Danielle.

As they descended the steps, he remarked dryly, “Liam really can’t keep his mouth shut, can he?”

Typical snob, sizing up everyone with that arrogant gaze.

Danielle didn’t seem to mind. She knew all too well that people’s prejudices were like mountains—no matter how much you changed, those who looked down on you would always find a reason.

Gian shook his head. “People in their circle are strange. Always so quick to judge.”

He grinned. “I wonder, if they ever found out who you really are, would their jaws hit the floor?”

Danielle glanced over at him, an easy smile lighting her face. She clearly didn’t care much either way.

Gian went on, “With Alexander’s help, Millie’s been climbing the ladder step by step. The people in that private room tonight—every one of them is a rising star in the industry. They’re obviously gearing up for the ISSDS competition. I bet they’re aiming for the finals.”

Competitions like this took months of preparation.

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