The Last Time I Cried Your Name novel Chapter 153

Petty finally realized why she hadn’t seen a single Byron family member at the event. It made sense, though. The Byrons and the Greens—the people she actually knew from both families were always in the spotlight.

The three families used to get along, and the Byrons especially had a tight partnership with the Whites. Now things were different. The Byrons weren’t just skipping the event, they’d turned into business competitors. Was this because of Harris?

Petty pressed her lips together, a little frown tugging at her brow.

A huge stage had been set up in the courtyard of the nursing home. The emcee stood on it, his voice carrying over the crowd. Petty shook off her thoughts, slipped on her mask out of habit, and took her place in front of the camera. With her back to the stage, she lifted her microphone and started reporting.

And then she saw her. Not far away, someone was helping an elderly woman settle into a chair. Her grandma had shown up.

Petty’s stomach unclenched. She’d been worried Adelaide would take the divorce news hard, so seeing her out today… maybe she was handling it better than Petty expected. She decided she’d go over once her segment wrapped up.

The host announced the CEO of the White Group next. A deep, steady voice filled the air, strong with an edge of coolness.

Petty turned just a bit, facing the camera with her mic in hand. “As you can see, the White Group’s CEO is now taking the stage…”

Almost at the same moment, as she gestured casually toward the stage, the CEO’s eyes landed on her. Even the camera caught it perfectly, the way he looked sharp and reserved, gaze sweeping her way.

Petty kept her face calm and professional.

Franco’s speech didn’t drag on; he kept it short and confident, his words carrying weight. He left the stage, taking those long, measured strides of his.

He’d ditched his black overcoat, leaving just that crisp, tailored suit—jet black, just like his hair. Gold-framed glasses rested on his nose, only making him look taller, more put-together, almost untouchable.

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