The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 18

She stood to leave, but Hannah stopped her, “Wait”

Susan turned. “Something else?”

“Just thought you’d beg a little, given how much effort went into your proposal,” Hannah commented, eyeing the

documents in her hand.

Susan forced a grin. “So, is this personal for you?”

‘Not really Hannah replied bluntly “I’m just not sold on your business district. I don’t see it pulling in crowds. The country’s littered with these so-called ‘new areas, but how many actually take off?”

Susan sized her up. “With that vision of yours, I’m surprised you’re not some corporate spy sent to tank Brandon’s

company

“I’m not that capable, Hannah shrugged

Susan found some humor in the situation. “Guess not. But seriously, how’d you land a job at the Starlight Group? I heard it’s tough to get in.

Hannah gave her a look “Guess I’m just that good.”

Susan cracked a wry smile. “I thought with your business acumen, you must’ve gotten in through the back door.”

Hannah’s gaze sharpened. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

Susan laid it out. You’re not here thanks to Brandon?

“What’s it to you?”

“Plenty, Susan said, her smile fading as she locked eyes with Hannah. “It affects the happiness of a good friend of

mine. So, does it matter?”

Hannah frowned. “Sophia?”

Susan nodded. “Didn’t you know? They’ve been married for two

saw Hannah’s momentary

was simply because Brandon and Sophia were married, or that they’d been

and Hannah wasn’t

do

her reaction and chuckled lightly.

surprise in Hannah’s eyes

her shock included any hint of

she dealt with Hannah. She was always straight to the point, so, without mincing words, she asked her

didn’t give her a straight answer “What gives you the right

with me. Otherwise, it just shows Brandon’s a total jerk and

alive.”

on her heel, and

to stop her,

glanced back at the meeting room, she noticed Hannah’s stunningly beautiful face looking

nor did she care. Sophia had chosen

on, who he married was none of

Chapter 18

thought, but Susan still felt a twinge of resentment towards Brandon. She couldn’t fathom how he could let go so easily. If he didn’t love her, why did he bother starting something

feet, not paying attention to her surroundings. She turned around too quickly and bumped into someone, papers flying everywhere with

up as she did. When she saw

behind Brandon, couldn’t help but scold Susan. “Hey, watch where you’re going? The hallway’s

“Isn’t this wide hallway

were keeping to the right.

Susan was speechless.

in the middle of a discussion? And on a call? With our backs turned, who would expect

Susan fell silent.

put away his phone

Kent immediately shut it.

Brandon turn to

wasn’t paying

and at the sound of Brandon’s deep,

harm done, it was

she bent down to pick up her