The Billionaire Regretted Losing His Invisible Wife novel Chapter 220

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“That I’m thriving without him.” She took a large sip of wine. “And I am. Two million followers, a book deal, invitations to Fashion Week in three countries. I don’t need Morton or his boring corporate world.”

I softened. “I know you don’t. And you’re right about me too.”

“Of course I am.” She squeezed my hand. “Now, tell me what the twins are up to. Alexander start any revolutions at preschool this week?”

I gratefully followed her change of subject, sharing the latest exploits of my small hurricanes, including the hair straightener incident with Gas.

“Those boys are the perfect mix of you and-” She stopped herself. “Of your creativity and intelligence.”

I appreciated her attempt, but we both knew the truth. The twins were the perfect mix of me and Kyle, whether I wanted to acknowledge it or not.

Our food arrived-artfully plated creations that Scarlett immediately photographed from multiple angles for later posting. The conversation shifted to safer topics: her upcoming trip to Tokyo, my Paris project, the latest gallery opening Thomas was curating.

It wasn’t until dessert that she returned to the subject of Maxwell.

“So this lookalike client,” she began carefully. “Are you taking the project?”

“Yes. It’s a major commission-transforming his family estate into a wellness retreat. The kind of project I’d never turn down, regardless of who the client is.”

She nodded. “Just be careful, okay? Maintain professional boundaries. Don’t let this guy get in your head.”

“I won’t,” I promised.

“And you’ll keep me updated? No spiral-of-obsession research sessions without calling me first?” she pressed.

“I promise.”

Her expression softened. “I just worry about you. After everything with Kyle… I don’t want to see you hurt again.

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“I know. And I love you for it.”

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