The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 393

She had merely been joking around with Mallory. It wasn't even working hours; Mallory had just dropped by during their lunch break.

"I apologize, Mr. Quincy. It was entirely my fault. Mallory had nothing to do with it, so please don't hold it against her," Jillian said smoothly.

Killian finally looked up. "Do you only ever lower your head when you're protecting your friends?"

Jillian carefully gauged his temper. Being too defensive of Mallory might only trigger his antagonism.

"No, my character is just flawed. I simply like talking behind people's backs."

Killian's lips curved slightly. "I can tell."

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Seeing that he didn't seem inclined to hold a grudge, Jillian breathed a sigh of relief.

"You will be hosting the gala. Go back and prepare thoroughly."

Jillian froze in her tracks.

She had assumed this sort of flashy role was always handed to Sylvia.

Back in college, Sylvia had been the ultimate social butterfly, constantly headlining arts and cultural events.

Jillian, on the other hand, was rooted in tech and management. She rarely took part in anything that required standing center stage.

"If you can't even handle this, do I have reason to doubt your professional competence?" Killian asked.

"My competence is proven by Project Astra's current results. I don't need flashy events to validate it," Jillian retorted coldly.

But this time, Killian didn't argue back.

Jillian waited a moment, and seeing that he had absolutely no intention of changing his mind, she turned and walked out.

The Astra-Path Fusion Gala was a massive milestone for both companies. It was the premier event spanning the tech, automotive, and financial sectors.

Jillian threw herself into the preparations. Days before the event, they started building hype across social media, bringing in top-tier celebrities to make appearances, including the brand ambassadors for both auto companies.

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