The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 476

Compared to her travel-worn look from that morning, she had deliberately dressed up for the evening. Though her attire and hairstyle were simple and business-appropriate, her aura was striking. Sitting there, she was impossible to miss.

Zach turned around, followed his line of sight, and spotted Jillian too, immediately noting how stunning she looked tonight.

He instantly furrowed his brows in disgust. "Why is she here again? She's like a lingering ghost! Killian, if this woman starts crying and pleading, you absolutely cannot go soft on her. She's just terrified that you'll actually finalize the divorce once the cooling-off period ends."

Killian sneered coldly. "You're overthinking it. She's more determined to get this divorce than I am."

"Tch! Women always say one thing and mean another. She's just playing hard to get, waiting for you to cave."

Killian looked at him as if he were an idiot, but as he turned away, a subtle, almost imperceptible curve touched the corner of his mouth.

Killian's reaction didn't go unnoticed by the government officials.

They were incredibly anxious about ensuring Killian's utmost satisfaction with the reception, so one of them quickly ordered, "Go ask what that woman is doing here. If she's not on the guest list, try not to let her loiter."

Someone immediately went over to inquire.

Jillian knew this was a government-organized investment reception with extremely tight security, so she patiently explained her purpose.

Noticing the commotion outside, Killian gave a subtle look, and the official in charge of the reception immediately hurried over.

"Mr. Quincy, do you know that lady?"

"You don't know her? That's Jillian Jarrett, a world-class algorithm engineer."

The official looked embarrassed. Not keeping up with that specific industry, he genuinely hadn't recognized her.

"My apologies, that was our oversight. However, she's not on the guest list for tonight's banquet..."

Killian's lips curled into a detached smirk. "She's probably here looking for me."

Sure enough, after Jillian explained her identity and the purpose of her visit, the staff treated her with much more respect.

Given her status as an internationally renowned expert, the government staff didn't dare kick her out directly and instead returned to the banquet hall to ask for their superiors' guidance.

A moment later, they returned.

"If you are here to see Mr. Quincy, we can arrange for you to meet him at a different time," the staff member offered politely.

Mr. Quincy? Killian?!

Jillian felt bewildered. Her relationship with Killian wasn't public knowledge, so why were they suddenly bringing him up to her?

She replied cautiously, "No, I don't know him."

The staff was surprised, as this completely contradicted what Killian had just said.

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