Mr. CEO Your Wife Has Wanted a Divorce for a Long Time novel Chapter 426

Chapter 426

Chapter 426

The morning before Cole’s anniversary, Franklin sent over gowns and jewelry for Julia.

Both the Brown and Green families knew he planned to take her.

When they saw the pieces–worth tens of millions–Sophia exclaimed with admiration and envy, “Brother–in–law always gives you such extravagant gowns and jewels. He really loves spending on you, Sis.”

Julia smiled faintly, saying nothing.

Her mother Janice, though, noticed her daughter’s distracted air these past days. “Julia, something’s on your mind? Has something happened?”

When Julia had first learned of Maggie’s ties to Cole and Nolan, it had crushed her. Her confidence had crumbled. She had only regained it by clinging to Franklin’s feelings for her.

Even when Franklin began admiring Maggie’s abilities in AI, Julia had panicked. But when she saw that it was only professional admiration–and that the one he truly cherished was still her–she calmed again.

But Dallas, and what had happened since, had struck her hard once more. Franklin’s attitude toward Maggie now seemed more than mere “admiration.”

Julia knew she still held a special place in Franklin’s heart. But if Franklin ever discovered that Maggie wasn’t just talented but also a co–founder of Cole and one of Nolan’s students… his feelings might deepen even more.

She didn’t know why Maggie’s identity as Cole’s co–founder and Nolan’s student remained hidden. But tomorrow was Cole’s grand night. If Johnny announced it publicly-

Julia cut off the thought, forcing her expression blank. “It’s nothing.”

Janice had considered whether it was marital trouble. But Franklin’s treatment of Julia and both families remained as generous as ever. She set her suspicions aside.

Sophia, oblivious, pouted. “I heard Cole booked out the entire hotel for tomorrow.”

It was New York’s most exclusive venue–renting it out cost nearly nine figures.

“But for Cole, that’s nothing,” she added.

The others recalled Cole’s recent financial reports: hundreds of billions in net profit already this year alone. By year’s end, they might reach a trillion. In a few years, Johnny could become one of the world’s wealthiest men.

And if Maggie married Johnny-

The thought made the Green and Brown family members grind their teeth.

Julia lowered her eyes, silent. None of them knew Maggie’s true role in Cole–or her ties to Nolan. If they did…

Her uncle muttered, “If not for Maggie, we’d be going to Cole’s gala ourselves.”

“Exactly!” Sophia snapped. “This is the event of the year–business tycoons, politicians, everyone. And we’re shut out, all because of her!”

Tracy added bitterly, “Franklin should buy you even more expensive jewels, Julia, to put her in her place. Show her who’s truly superior.”

Sophia eagerly echoed, “Yes! He’s done it before. Why not this time?”

Julia rose calmly. “I’m heading out.”

Seeing her displeasure, Sophia and Tracy quickly fell silent.

Janice shot them a sharp glance. Both girls realized they’d overstepped. Franklin was already more than generous; to demand endlessly risked

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