The Billionaire Regretted Losing His Invisible Wife novel Chapter 101

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Chapter 178 Leblanc & Associates

Mia’s POV

Dinner was at a Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the Eiffel Tower, the kind of place where the menu didn’t list prices and the wine list was thicker than most novels. Morton was already seated when we arrived, rising with impeccable manners as we approached.

“Scarlett. Mia.” He nodded to each of us in turn, pulling out my chair first with old-world gallantry. “You both look lovely.”

Scarlett didn’t say anything. That’s very unscarlett of her. I felt a little strange.

Morton either didn’t notice or chose to ignore it, signaling for the sommelier before turning to me. “How was the museum this morning? Scarlett mentioned a private viewing.”

“It was amazing,” I said sincerely.

“I’m glad to hear it.” He nodded. “And your meeting with Leblanc is tomorrow?”

“Yes, at ten.” I said.

“Bernard Leblanc has a reputation for innovation,” Morton agreed.

The conversation flowed easily enough through the extravagant meal. Yet I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was strained between Scarlett and Morton. When Morton excused himself to take a business call between the main course and dessert, I raised an eyebrow at Scarlett.

“Everything okay with you two?” I asked quietly.

She focused intently on her water glass, avoiding my gaze. “Fine. Why?”

“Because you’re being weird. And Morton looks like someone stole his favorite spreadsheet.”

A small laugh escaped her, but it lacked her usual carefree quality. “That obvious, huh?”

“To me, yes. What’s going on?”

She sighed, finally meeting my eyes. “We had a… conversation last night. About the terms of our arrangement.”

My eyebrows rose of their own accord. “Terms? Like… the business side?”

“No. The…” she lowered her voice, glancing around to ensure we weren’t overheard, “personal side.”

“Oh.” Understanding dawned. “Oh.”

“Yeah.” She twisted her napkin. “He wants… more. And I’m not sure if I… if we…”

“If that’s what you signed up for,” I finished for her.

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