The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 86

Even though the old patriarch clearly favored sons over daughters and had always liked Raffy best, he couldn't help but praise Niki's achievements.

Around them, the guests chimed in, offering their own compliments about how remarkable Niki was.

Millie's expression slipped for just a moment, betraying her disappointment.

Raffy, standing off to the side, sulked with a scowl, unable to hide his annoyance. In his mind, his little sister could never outshine him—yet tonight, she had. He was sure he'd surpass her soon enough; after all, he'd always believed himself to be the smarter one.

After Niki's performance, the birthday banquet resumed.

Many of the guests were business partners, and as soon as they saw Millie at the table, they made their way over to toast her. She'd made quite a splash at the Northridge City airshow, and Alexander had even brought her along to the Blackwood Research Institute's open house. Anyone in their field knew Millie was a rising star with impressive talent—and, just as importantly, that she was close to the Davidson family.

Naturally, plenty of people wanted to curry favor.

Millie didn't decline. Surrounded by admiration, she accepted each toast with practiced ease, never missing a beat in the social whirl.

Alexander noticed she'd had quite a bit to drink and stepped in to shield her, downing a few glasses himself.

After three drinks, he offered a faint, knowing smile to the crowd, helping her out of the situation. "Millie's not much of a drinker. Do me a favor and let her off the hook tonight, will you?"

"Mr. Davidson, always the gentleman."

Everyone understood—Millie was under Alexander's protection. If you wanted to get close to her, you had to know your limits.

Danielle watched as he drank those three glasses with such easy charm, his gaze soft and full of warmth whenever he looked at Millie—something he'd never once shown Danielle. Alexander's eyes had always been cold when they landed on her.

Even though Danielle had long since moved on, the scene still stung. It brought back memories of all those nights she'd played the dutiful assistant at his side, drinking with clients until her stomach bled, and never once did he show her the slightest concern.

The difference between love and indifference was always painfully clear.

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