The Ex-Wife's Triumph novel Chapter 77

The glasses clinked, making a crisp sound.

Kingsley's gaze swept past him, his tone flat. "Quite a coincidence."

Seeing that they already knew each other, David turned his attention to Kingsley, speaking with enthusiastic recommendation. "Kingsley, weren't you looking for a designer? Lucy's designs are incredibly inspired. I personally admire her work very much."

Kingsley looked up at Lucy, his voice devoid of inflection. "Yes. We know each other."

"You know each other too?" David looked surprised, glancing between Kingsley and Lucy.

Lucy's lips curved slightly, her tone calm. "He’s my ex-husband."

"Oh, my God!"

David exclaimed involuntarily, clearly not expecting that connection.

Jules chuckled softly to ease the tension, his fingers gently brushing Lucy's arm. "Fate is indeed mysterious."

David recovered quickly and turned back to Kingsley, his tone even more certain. "Kingsley, if you know Lucy, then you know her designs will definitely not disappoint you."

Kingsley's gaze landed on Lucy again as he spoke coolly. "Her designs are indeed decent. I've already communicated with Mr. Holt regarding the collaboration."

Lucy didn't interject. Although she wouldn't participate, the opportunity could be handed over to other designers in the company.

The three men chatted warmly. Lucy had no intention of participating, so she tugged gently on Jules's sleeve. "I'll wait for you in the rest area."

She nodded to David, but didn't give Kingsley so much as a glance.

Jules looked down at her, his voice gentle. "Okay, I'll find you in a bit."

Kingsley watched the natural interaction between the two, his eyes darkening further. The fingers gripping his wine glass tightened unconsciously.

It gave the distinct impression of a couple checking in with each other.

Lucy walked to the rest area. As soon as she took out her phone, she saw a video sent by the nanny—Seven was playing obediently with his toys.

Lucy glanced at him, a distant smile touching her lips. "We aren't close."

The meaning was clear—she had no interest in chatting with him.

Ethan wasn't discouraged. He continued, "We'll get closer if we chat more. By the way, I'm Sean's younger brother."

Lucy simply nodded again.

Just as she was about to get up and leave, Jules walked over and naturally took her hand. "I'm taking you to dance."

Ethan watched the two walk away arm-in-arm. He turned and walked toward Kingsley, who was standing nearby, and joked, "Your ex-wife is really cold. I tried to get friendly with her, and she wouldn't give me the time of day."

Kingsley didn't respond. He just pinched the stem of his wine glass tightly, his gaze locked on the figure walking onto the dance floor. Emotions churned in his eyes.

Ethan glanced at him and advised, "Why don't you find a partner and hit the dance floor too?"

Kingsley remained silent. Suddenly, he started walking in the direction opposite the dance floor.