Divorced and Pregnant My New Life with a Billionaire Drives My Ex Crazy novel Chapter 835

Carter's secret visit to Paige was only made possible through Conrad's covert intervention. Carter offered a subtle nod of gratitude to Wiona and Conrad before turning away. "I am going out for a smoke." Judging from his tense posture, it was clear that the endless gossip about him and Paige in the banquet hall was driving him crazy.

Wiona stood with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the elevated stage. Once Olive finished his speech, the gala officially commenced. Soft, elegant music began to flow through the hall. Olive and Elena descended from the stage, arm in arm, and were quickly swarmed by guests eager to exchange pleasantries.

Madison looked around, her expression full of confusion. "Didn't they say Sophie was coming? Is Arthur not planning to announce her identity tonight?"

Just as she finished speaking, they saw Allen hurriedly rushing out of the hall with several bodyguards in tow. In contrast, Arthur remained composed and unbothered, calmly standing by his mother's side.

Wiona tapped her arm thoughtfully, a faint smile touching her lips. "It seems the Thompson family's grand celebration has hit a snag."

Madison shot her a suspicious look. "Wiona, do you know something?"

Wiona just blinked playfully, keeping her secrets to herself.

Before Madison could demand an answer, a chilling voice cut through the air behind them. "Madison!"

Both women, of course, already knew the answer. Wiona, in particular, had guessed Kyle might attend after learning the Thompsons planned to announce Sophie's true lineage tonight. After all, Kyle and Sophie were now publicly linked through their engagement. His presence at the gala would confirm that their marriage was merely a business deal tied to the Thompsons.

However, the anticipated family reunion hadn't happened, and Sophie was nowhere to be found. Wiona suspected that the investigation they had commissioned might have finally yielded results. Yet, Kyle had shown up alone, leaving Wiona slightly puzzled. Little did she know, Sophie's grand debut had genuinely gone horribly wrong. Kyle had actually been on his way out until he heard the staff whispering Sophie's name, prompting him to investigate.

Since the incident at the Sullivan family graveyard, Kyle hadn't seen Wiona. Deep down, he missed her dearly. She was the girl he had cared for and protected for over two decades. Even though misunderstandings and a growing rift had driven them apart in recent years, those deep-seated brotherly feelings weren't easily erased. In fact, he worried about Wiona even more than he did about Madison, his biological sister.

Kyle swallowed hard, his dark eyes locked onto Wiona. "I am here on some private business." Then, his gaze snapped to Madison, turning decidedly fierce. "As for you, you are coming back with me right now!"