He turned at the sound of footsteps, his dark eyes betraying no emotion.
“Take a seat,” he said.
Eleanor pulled out the chair in front of her and sat down. “The assistant will bring the documents in a moment.”
“No rush.” Ian nodded and pressed the intercom. “Bring us two coffees, please.”
His gaze rested on Eleanor’s face for a few seconds before he suddenly asked, “How’s Evelyn doing lately?”
“She’s fine,” Eleanor replied coolly.
“I’d like to see her.” Ian’s request was firm. Lately, Eleanor had turned down every attempt he made to visit, and his longing to see his daughter had only grown.
Eleanor lifted her head, her eyes icy as they locked on his. “Do you think you can just walk in and out of Evelyn’s life whenever you please?”
Ian’s brows drew together. “I’m still her father.”
“A father who abandoned his daughter on New Year’s Eve to meet his mistress?” Eleanor’s lips curled in a mocking smile. “Evelyn doesn’t need that kind of father.”
Right then, a knock sounded at the door. The secretary entered, balancing a stack of printed reports in one hand and two cups of coffee in the other. She seemed to sense the tension in the air, and after setting the coffee down, she hurried out without a word.
Ian picked up his coffee and took a sip. “I can explain what happened that night—”
“Don’t bother.” Eleanor flipped open the report. “Let’s focus on work. The third-phase trial data looks promising.”
Ian stood and moved to her side, leaning over to read the report with her.
The crisp scent of cedar he always wore drifted toward her, making Eleanor instinctively frown.
Finishing, Eleanor glanced at the date on the file, her expression shifting in surprise.
February 18th. Mansfield Ellington’s birthday.
She’d turned down his invitation that morning.
Annoyed, Eleanor tapped her forehead.
“Forget something important?” Ian pulled out a chair and sat down, clearly recognizing the gesture.
She always did that when she suddenly remembered something she’d forgotten.
“It’s nothing. I have to go.” Eleanor said briskly, gathering her papers and walking out.

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The readers' comments on the novel: No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor)
Without Vanessa to serve as an antagonist, it’s turned a reasonably story into dead wood. I just can't anymore. After, Vanessa's life went downhill it was the perfect time to wrap up the story....
I dont Understand why he keep Clingy on that Girl Vanessa, this couple has Lack of Trust and communication to each other, Lan Never explain the reason what was goin' on, if i were on Eleanor i will do the same.. your his wife yet people around him Doesnt even know that your the wife 😅😅 fuck that 6 yrs of marriage😆😆 he even the richest man he hire thousand people to look for that vanessa girl but he didnt do it 😆 even giving her a jewelry with Million dollar as a wife its hurt to see this, even when she Nearly drawn at the pool with that Girl vanessa, Lan Save Vanessa over his wife😆😆 That Guy is totally a REDFLAG😆...
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