My Ex-Wife Is A Big Shot In Disguise novel Chapter 37

The contracts were announced during the break at the fashion show, and those in the VIP lounge saw the crowd's reactions through live stream. Of course, Leo, who left midway, was included.

"Have you decided not to renew the contract with the Palmer Group, Jessica? Do you need to reconsider?" Caius analyzed the situation rationally and thought cooperating with the Palmer Group was still feasible. After all, Leo didn't even know that Sylvia, whom he was trying to negotiate with, was his wife whom he sent abroad on purpose. From a businessman's perspective, continuing to cooperate with the Palmer Group would be beneficial. He also believed that as long as M&L Studio was willing to renew the contract and the conditions were not too demanding, Leo would agree.

Madison shook her head firmly. "I understand your point, Caius, but I can't separate my personal and professional lives. I will love and support my family, and I will also punish those who hurt me. So, even if the Palmer Group offered 10 times the previous price, I don't want to continue cooperating with them."

She didn't want any association with Leo, even though he had no idea that she was the one supporting him from behind the scenes. She wasn't that forgiving. She didn't even want to earn money with Leo.

Caius nodded after hearing her. "That's okay. It's your decision, and I'm just giving advice."

Fanny snorted disapprovingly at Caius' suggestion. "Why should we make money with that bastard? We have our resources. Do we have to cooperate with him? In my opinion, he should finalize the divorce proceedings quickly so that Jessica can leave the Palmer family and return to the Daves family!"

Caius tried to placate her. "You're right, Mrs. Smith! It's my oversight, and I apologize."

The public display of affection from Fanny and Caius made the three younger ones feel envious. Even Samuel, who had grown up watching it, found it hard to stand. He stood up, saying to Madison, "Jessica, I brought something for you. Want to come with me?"

Fanny immediately saw through Samuel's intentions. "You don't want to stay with us. It's fine. And now you want to take Jessica with you?"

"Mom, I'm just speaking the truth," Samuel helplessly responded.

Madison laughed and got up from the sofa. "I think you might have to wait a little longer, Samuel. I got to go to the restroom first. Can you wait for me for a while? You can have a chat with Fanny."

Samuel had to sit back down under Fanny's amused gaze.

Fanny sighed lightly. "Jessica is so considerate, unlike the rest of you, who want to leave the moment you see us."

Madison, who had left the lounge, was oblivious to all this. She just wanted to find the restroom quickly, as the dull ache in her lower abdomen made her feel like her period might be coming. She had felt this way on the way to the gala, but her menstrual cycle was always irregular. It was often delayed by several days, so she didn't keep track of the dates.

It was a struggle to find the restroom, and before she could even feel lucky for finding it, she became wary of the person following her. Her gaze darkened, and her steps slowed down. When the shadow appeared behind her, she made a move!

But unlike the last time at Opal Heights Bar, where she had thrown Cullen over her shoulder, this time she was the one who was pinned against the wall, her back stiff with the chill. As she saw the man before her, a mocking voice escaped from her lips. "Mr. Palmer, this is the ladies' room. Isn't it inappropriate for you to be here?"

Leo did not loosen his grip in response to her words. He noticed the caution in Madison's eyes, and with furrowed brows, unnamed anger surged through him. "You haven't formally divorced me, yet you're cozying up to other men. Is that appropriate?"

Saying this, he thought, 'And there's not just one man! You've even agreed to dance with Cullen, but you avoid me every time you see me!'