Sign the Papers Mr. Langford novel Chapter 72

She didn't link her arm through Lawrence's.

But they stood intimately close, a proximity born of practiced habit.

Someone chuckled. "Mr. Langford, Miss Whitaker, so glad you could make it."

Another chimed in, "After that charity gala, Willow has been the talk of the town."

Willow lowered her head with a modest smile. "You flatter me. I'm just doing what I can for Lawrence and Langford Medical."

Lawrence didn't deny it.

He even glanced at her, his tone flat. "She's put a lot of effort into it."

That single sentence sent a ripple of knowing, suggestive glances toward Willow.

A delicate blush crept up her cheeks.

Watching from a distance, Wren's expression remained completely unreadable.

Phoebe looked from her to the pair across the room, scoffing softly.

"Your soon-to-be ex isn't exactly subtle."

Wren paused. "We're not divorced yet."

"You will be," Phoebe said with absolute certainty.

Wren glanced at her.

Phoebe took a sip of her coffee, her tone casual. "If a man parades another woman around at an event like this, letting everyone assume they're sleeping together, why the hell would you stay? Cut your losses."

Wren couldn't help but laugh.

The brief burst of amusement chased away the lingering gloom in her chest.

"Are you always this blunt?"

"Depends on the audience," Phoebe replied. "Some people don't deserve sugarcoating."

Wren realized she genuinely liked Phoebe.

She was sharp, but never cruel.

Grounded, but not heartless.

She really could see them becoming friends.

On the other side of the hall, Harrison Xander made his entrance.

He was dressed more formally than usual in a black suit without a tie, though he still carried his signature lazy swagger.

But as his gaze swept the crowd, it quickly locked onto Wren.

She stood bathed in the light, the dark green fabric of her dress cascading gracefully. Her hair was pinned up loosely, her features calm and radiant.

For a split second, the image merged with his memory of the girl standing on the pitch stage seven years ago.

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