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?”

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

Hannah’s momentary

that they’d been married

and Hannah wasn’t giving anything

got to do with

and chuckled lightly. “Nothing, really. But they just

surprise in Hannah’s

her shock included any hint

it any of your business?” Susan never beat around the bush in all the years she dealt with

her a straight answer “What gives you

“Hopefully, it’s got nothing to do with me. Otherwise, it just shows Brandon’s

alive.”

She waved at Hannah breezily, turned on her heel, and left

stop her, just

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

her mind, nor did she

he married was none

Chapter 18

a twinge of resentment towards Brandon. She couldn’t fathom how he could let go so easily. If he didn’t love her, why

quickened Susan’s steps, her anger pounding through her feet, not paying attention to her surroundings. She turned around too quickly and bumped

she did. When she saw Brandon’s familiar handsome face, her apology abruptly got stuck

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

Brandon and shot back. “Isn’t this wide hallway where you guys ran into

were keeping to the

Susan was speechless.

discussion? And on a call? With our backs turned,

Susan fell silent.

away his phone and

Kent immediately shut it.

Brandon turn

wasn’t paying

at the sound of Brandon’s deep, polite apology, she felt

done, it was

down to pick up