HIS REGRET (Ex-Husband wants Me Back) novel Chapter 829

"What are you going to do, Mr. Cale?"

A few seconds later, the phone resting on the desk vibrated softly. Cale's attention immediately shifted to the screen. At first, he assumed it was another work report requiring his immediate attention.

But the moment he saw the sender's name, one of his brows lifted slightly.

Naomi.

Without realizing it, Vincent noticed the subtle change in his boss's expression.

Cale opened the message. And within seconds, the corner of his mouth twitched.

Not because he was pleased.

Because he was annoyed.

[Naomi: Don't even think about forbidding me from attending the event mentioned in that invitation.]

The room suddenly fell silent. Noticing the change in expression, Vincent carefully asked, "Is there a problem?"

Cale didn't answer immediately. He simply handed his phone to Vincent. And when his assistant read the message, his brow furrowed as well.

"So... Miss Naomi received the invitation too?"

"Hm."

For the first time since receiving the invitation, Cale realized something he should have considered from the beginning.

Naomi Devereux—the last heir of the Devereux family.

The very reason everyone had continued paying such close attention to that family until now. Of course Silas would send her a personal invitation.

Perhaps from the very beginning... the invitation sent to Cale had merely been an accessory. Because the true guest of honor wasn't Cale Miller.

It was Naomi.

Cale looked once more at the invitation card lying on his desk. His gaze gradually darkened. Now everything was beginning to make sense. And precisely because of that, he liked whatever Silas Evermont was planning even less.

Without hesitation, he called the sender of the message. It didn't take long before a voice came from the other end; somewhat curt and clearly annoyed.

"Are you going to forbid me from going?"

Cale laughed. "No."

"I don't believe you."

"Of course," Naomi replied confidently. "Besides, Chris is already on his way to Carrington Bay."

Naomi's answer left Cale genuinely dumbfounded.

"By the way, may I go out this afternoon?"

As though she hadn't already surprised Cale enough, Naomi said it casually.

"Don't worry, Mr. Miller. I'll be with Mrs. Lydia and Daniel. I don't mind if there are additional security personnel around us."

"What are you planning to do?" Cale asked suspiciously.

"Shopping. What else? Do you want me to show up at that party wearing ordinary clothes? As if. Mrs. Lydia said I have to look stunning. I'm under the protection of a Cale Miller. Why shouldn't I take advantage of that?"

This time, even Vincent, who was standing in front of the desk, had to lower his head so Cale wouldn't see the smile that was threatening to appear on his face.

Meanwhile, Cale rubbed his face in utter disbelief.

"Do whatever you want, Nao. You're right. You're under my protection. Buy whatever you like. I'm sure Lydia will help you."

"Yay!!!"