SORRY EX HUSBAND, I AM NEVER COMING BACK

lia'

on left my mouth, Wesl

ost all color suddenly. Was it guilt? Was he here to gang

ted to overthin

if that's what you are

arrassment crossed my mind but I quickly

The last time I checked Diamonds ha

orn I saw a flicker of something in his

artner on a sustainable luxury line with Diamon

ving industry. What sort of partnership ca

hrough his eyes again as my questions ech

could be great. Think about it, Jewelry made with ethically sourced metals and lab-grown stones. No bl

nd it felt like I was being the jerk here. I mean,

my heart, it didn't mean I had to

the news of Diamond using child labo

't just jump on the deal blindl

y, let's assume you are right. And this is truly just a deal. But am I sup

mply shrugged. "Timing is

control." I adde

e. Barely noticeable unless you were loo

pockets and he ran them thr

. "And I understand you might want some time. I am ready to wait

ially not from a Brooks. Especiall

I thought timing was everything?

notice my contradiction it means you have been paying attention

gray with a subtle blue pinstripe sat perfectly on him. His watch- a vint

Maybe he wasn't here to swindle me of my company or hurt me. Maybe h

bad. I mean, what better way to get back at

ut I will like to see you proposal.

t over my words. "You want to keep w

or do you have a problem reaching out to her?" My voi

ly still. Not defensi

gruttal sound that made my stomach knot. "You sti

me my trust issues

lia, I am n

nconvinced. "Yet you

e countered in a calm cert

ger. No defensiveness. Ju

But I admire what you've done here. How you took the

me, strangely enough, wanted to b

his chest. "I'll send the proposal as you have sugg

efinitely check it,"

arried that strange glint that I couldn't place. I d

ed and turned away. But just before he completely s

er than ambition," he said. "

he was