The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 366

Blushing furiously at the teasing, Sylvia grabbed a napkin from the table and tossed it at them, feigning outrage. "Shut up, I wasn't crying! I slept great and ate even better. I was living my best life."

Killian sat nearby, offering a faint smile as he let her play tough, choosing not to publicly expose her lie.

Not long after, Gibson walked through the door.

During the couple's messy breakup, Gibson had been seething with anger. He was furious that Killian had toyed with his sister's feelings and abandoned her so carelessly, even though he knew perfectly well that she was just the homewrecker who had ruined another woman's marriage.

Torn between family loyalty and basic decency, Gibson had been ready to cut ties and walk away for good.

But then Killian not only reconciled with her but also used his immense power to bury her legal nightmare. Whatever lingering resentment Gibson harbored evaporated almost entirely, replaced once again by deep admiration for his powerful friend.

"Sorry I'm late."

"No worries, but the penalty for being late is three shots."

Gibson wasn't much of a drinker, but since the crowd insisted, he took the punishment graciously without making excuses.

Relieved to see their core group intact and thriving, the atmosphere in the room grew incredibly lively.

In the private room right next door, the vibe was entirely different.

Mallory practically slammed herself into a chair and immediately started nagging. "Why didn't you invite me when you went on that slapping spree?!"

"What, you wanted to sneak in a few free hits?" Daniel teased with a laugh.

"No, I just wanted front-row seats! I've been dying to beat the crap out of that jerk for ages. Sadly, he never played with my feelings, so I have no excuse to throw hands."

Jillian had been feeling suffocated lately. She had poured her heart and soul into the tech partnership only for it to collapse, and thanks to Sienna's relentless harassment, she had been forced to move out of her home overnight. She was exhausted and completely burned out.

Daniel had intentionally organized this dinner with their friends specifically to help her relax.

Understanding his kind intentions, she hadn't turned down the invitation.

Listening to Mallory's chaotic rants, the heavy knot in her chest actually began to loosen.

"How have things been with you lately? Still tangled up with Preston?" Daniel asked casually.

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