Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 345

Yet Sebastian was granted Maddox's absolute understanding.

Not only that, but judging by his attitude, the old man even intended to help Sebastian cover it up and manage the fallout.

Maddox prioritized face and family above all else—these were his lifelong creeds. But when it came to his beloved grandson, every single rule and principle vanished into thin air.

He had called this man 'Dad' for over a decade. Blood or not, over ten years of familial bonds had to mean something, so why was it...

It was so unfair.

It was entirely unfair.

Having run his own company for years, Julian had long mastered the art of wearing a mask.

But in front of a true veteran like Maddox, his performance fell glaringly short.

Especially when he was deeply unsatisfied with something, his festering resentment unconsciously seeped through his facade.

Maddox cast a thoughtful glance at him and asked, "How are things progressing between you and Elara?"

Snapped back to reality, Julian responded respectfully, "We're going through the legal process now."

Maddox set down his glass, turned to Julian, and said heavily, "I heard your terms were far too harsh and Elara refused to negotiate?"

Julian's heart leaped into his throat. Surprised that Maddox knew, he didn't dare lie and replied carefully, "Well, Elara wasn't satisfied with the first Divorce Settlement Draft."

"I wanted to talk it through with her, but she..."

Realizing his defense sounded a bit too rehearsed, Julian paused and offered a bitter smile. "She's probably still angry. She didn't even give me a chance to negotiate before taking it straight to court."

Reading between the lines, he sounded considerate of Elara, but every single word was carefully crafted to absolve himself.

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