The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 367

"That's good," Leon said.

The last time they had seen each other was at Connor's birthday banquet. Since then, they hadn't exchanged a single word.

Jillian gave a slight nod but remained quiet.

Sitting nearby, Daniel acutely picked up on the subtle, awkward tension lingering between the two.

"I heard you were negotiating a deal with Project Voyager?" Leon asked, actively searching for a conversation starter.

"It fell through," she replied, her tone perfectly even, betraying no emotion.

Leon nodded in understanding. He had always known it was a long shot. Project Astra and Project Voyager were direct competitors, locked in a brutal rivalry where one side had to lose.

Since Project Voyager was currently losing the race, Killian had taken a hit to his pride, making him fundamentally resistant to a collaboration. Add the explosive personal history he shared with her, and the obstacles were virtually insurmountable.

"You have no idea, Jill almost got seriously hurt a while ago!" Mallory blurted out.

Jillian quickly reached under the table and pinched her friend's leg.

Mallory whipped around, looking entirely innocent. "What did I say wrong? It's the truth!"

Leon's expression tightened instantly as he demanded the details.

Jillian had requested absolute confidentiality regarding the dangerous incident. Very few people knew about it, and the press hadn't caught wind of a single rumor.

"It was nothing major, just a minor hiccup. Everything's resolved," she brushed it off smoothly.

Realizing she was intentionally dodging the topic, Leon felt a pang of disappointment but didn't press further.

Given the current circumstances, keeping a polite distance really was the healthiest way for them to interact. Still, piecing together the subtle reactions of the group, he could guess how serious the danger had actually been, even if he lacked the specifics.

Halfway through the dinner, Jillian excused herself to get some fresh air.

Watching her leave, Leon exchanged a few quick jokes with Mallory before claiming he needed a smoke break and followed her out.

Out on the terrace, Jillian was leaning against the railing, lost in thought. Leon walked up quickly, holding a cigarette between his fingers.

Assuming he was looking for a place to light up, she pointed him in the direction of the smoking lounge.

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