The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 316

"Such a fake."

A hushed mutter broke the silence, dripping with blatant scorn.

"She loves playing the mysterious intellectual. Ignoring him just to bait his attention? It's so transparent."

Another girl chimed in with a soft, venomous agreement.

Jillian blinked, the realization hitting her immediately.

She had been sitting quietly, minding her own business and clearing her inbox without uttering a single word. But to these women desperately orbiting Killian, her utter indifference was just a calculated game of hard-to-get.

Jillian cracked a knowing smile.

She understood the mentality flawlessly; she used to be exactly like them, after all.

Deciding to have a little fun, she pocketed her phone and locked eyes with the two gossips.

Caught entirely off guard, the women stiffened, their faces flushing red as they ducked their heads in embarrassment.

Instead of acting offended, Jillian spoke in a friendly, conversational tone. "So, you're all aiming for Mr. Quincy?"

The two girls flushed even deeper, stammering defensively. "No, we aren't! Watch your mouth!"

"I've crossed paths with Killian," Jillian offered mildly.

Assuming it was a challenge, the girls lifted their chins haughtily. "So what?"

Jillian let out a gentle laugh, gesturing for them to relax. "Just business, but it means I know his personality better than you do. If you actually want a shot, maybe try kissing up to me. I might drop a few pointers."

"Really?!"

The girls' eyes lit up like Christmas trees, their previous hostility vaporizing in an instant.

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