The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 312

Access to the top-floor executive suite was restricted to core personnel. As the door clicked shut, it isolated them from the outside world.

Mr. Dalton, the CEO of Continental Motors, approached with eager enthusiasm. After a few brief pleasantries, Killian's gaze shifted to the person sitting on the sofa—it was Jillian.

She wore a sleek, tailored business suit, her elegant makeup enhancing her aloof and commanding presence.

Sensing his gaze, she looked up, offering a polite but distant nod. "Mr. Quincy."

Killian nodded faintly, his eyes darkening. He was completely caught off guard, wondering why Jillian was here.

Noticing the exchange, Mr. Dalton hurried to explain. "Mr. Quincy, this is Ms. Jarrett from Project Astra. We've been coordinating a deep partnership recently."

Killian gave an understanding nod.

From Mr. Dalton's wording, Jillian's collaboration with Continental was an independent project, entirely unrelated to the Horizon acquisition.

However, his years of business intuition told him things were never as simple as they appeared.

Before Killian could finish his thought, Jillian broke the ice with a faint smile. "Are you here to negotiate a deal, Mr. Quincy?"

Killian noted the undeniable poise in her eyes—the subtle mockery and the quiet certainty of someone holding all the winning cards. His guard instantly went up.

He knew Jillian far too well.

After years of corporate warfare, he loathed seeing an opponent looking this confident—especially when that opponent was Jillian.

Killian's tone held a touch of cold sarcasm. "I certainly didn't come here just for breakfast."

Completely oblivious to the underlying tension, Mr. Dalton assumed it was a joke and burst into laughter. "You're a funny man, Mr. Quincy!"

Both Killian and Jillian turned to look at him; one was stone-faced, the other wore a serene smile.

It was obvious Mr. Dalton had no idea about their history, missing the sharp barbs traded between them.

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