No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 992

Just then, Eleanor's phone rang. It was an unfamiliar local number.

Frowning, she stepped out onto the balcony to answer it.

"Hello? Who is this?" she asked politely.

"Eleanor, it's me. We need to talk," came Vanessa's provocative voice.

Eleanor was surprised she still had the audacity to call. Vanessa was clever, always using a new number since her old ones were blocked.

"I have nothing to talk to you about," Eleanor said coldly, unwilling to waste her time.

Vanessa continued as if she hadn't heard. "Eleanor, do you really believe that Ian and I have been completely innocent all this time? Remember the night of my concert? If you hadn't burst into my dressing room and interrupted us... do you have any idea what would have happened?"

Vanessa laughed triumphantly, jogging Eleanor's memory. "I'm sure you saw it for yourself. My hair was caught on Ian's belt buckle—"

"I'm not interested in hearing about your disgusting affairs," Eleanor cut her off.

Vanessa's laughter only grew louder. "If you find it so disgusting, are you still planning on getting back together with Ian?"

Eleanor frowned. So this was Vanessa's goal, calling from a new number just to say this. She wanted to know if Eleanor and Ian were reconciling.

Ian was still her daughter's father and would always be a part of her daughter's life. Even if he wasn't a good husband, Eleanor hoped he could be a good father. She wouldn't let Vanessa tarnish his image in her eyes, nor would she give her the satisfaction.

"Vanessa, are you done? Do you think these pathetic little games will get to me? I know what kind of man Ian is. Stop acting like a pathetic clown."

Throughout the day, many past events had started to make more sense. It was as if a fog had lifted, revealing a deeper truth.

Just then, his phone rang. It was Xavier.

"Hey, Xavier. Any luck with Vivian's custody case?" Henry asked immediately.

He and Xavier were close and often discussed their problems. Xavier had mentioned the issue a few days ago.

"We've hired a lawyer. We're heading over to negotiate next week."

"If you need any help, don't forget about me and—" Henry stopped short. He used to say "and Ian" without a second thought, but now, it felt like the once-unbreakable trio had lost a member.