Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 456

A handsome man and a beautiful woman—together, they were a sight that could make anyone stop and stare.

Joe stood on stage, microphone in hand, giving Briony a grand introduction to the crowd.

As the majority shareholder and founder of Novalith Industries, Briony drew every eye as she made her way up to the stage with calm, measured steps.

She and Joe stood at the center, exchanging pleasantries and polite banter for the audience. Throughout it all, Briony maintained a gentle smile, her striking eyes occasionally sweeping across the crowd. She never seemed to be looking at anyone in particular, but everyone felt as if she’d glanced right at them.

That was when Stewart and Lorna arrived.

Stewart stopped abruptly, his gaze fixed on the poised woman speaking on stage. Lorna shot him a sideways glance, arching a brow with a sly smile. She leaned in, voice low and teasing, “Your ex-wife looks positively radiant after the divorce. Guess a bad marriage really does take its toll, huh?”

Stewart narrowed his eyes and shot her a cold look.

Lorna just whistled, unfazed. “Look at that—some tall, handsome guy is even helping her off the stage. Damn, those legs. That’s exactly my type.”

Stewart gave a sharp, derisive laugh. “He’s into men.”

“Oh, feeling a little threatened?” Lorna grinned. “I met him at Skybreeze Retreat, and trust me, he’s straight. The way he looks at your ex? Not exactly subtle.”

Stewart said nothing.

Onstage, James offered his arm and escorted Briony down the steps with impeccable manners.

Briony exhaled quietly in relief and leaned closer to James, murmuring, “I didn’t make a fool of myself, did I?”

James grinned. “Relax. You were rock-solid up there, Bryn.”

Only then did Briony truly relax.

James led her over to the buffet to find something to eat. Stewart and Lorna’s gaze followed them all the way.

When James went to get her a drink, someone else approached Briony.

It was Barrie—brought over by Joe himself.

“Briony, let me introduce Mr. Lockwood from the Lockwood Group in Northborough,” Joe announced.