My Ex-Wife Is A Big Shot In Disguise novel Chapter 35

On the second floor of the banquet hall, Leo stood by the railing, looking down at everything with an expressionless face.

"Hey Leo, what are you staring at over there?" Cullen was always interested in beauties and banquets. Unfortunately, more old men were looking for him to talk business than beautiful women since he just returned to the country. He had just managed to break free.

But then again, if it weren't for the huge T-shaped platform in front, Cullen wouldn't know if it was a fashion banquet or something else. He walked up to Leo with a glass of wine and patted him on the shoulder, sighing softly. "Good job, man, standing here with a sour face. No one dares to come near you. Unlike me, I get bothered wherever I go."

Leo coldly pushed his hand away. "Back off."

"Why are you so angry? You didn't find Sylvia, so you are standing here with a poker face, right?" Cullen didn't stop talking. Following Leo's gaze, he suddenly saw a familiar figure. He tapped the railing, his eyes widening in surprise. "Hey, isn't that my wife? Who's that man next to her?"

Leo shot Cullen a cold glance. Cullen immediately corrected himself. "Your wife! Your wife!"

Leo's gaze returned to Madison's departing figure. He stood there without saying a word, and nobody could tell what he was thinking.

Cullen finally recognized the man Madison was with. He clicked his tongue, making a confused sound. "How does Jessica know the eldest son of the Smith family, and their relationship seems better than that between you two."

Leo's gaze turned cold once again. He said, "Caius Smith, the CEO of Quantum Dynamics, is the live-in son-in-law of the Daves family. They refer to the twins as 'Ethan Smith' and 'Samuel Smith' while outsiders call Samuel 'Mr. Smith.' But on the birth certificate, their last name is still Daves. Joe is their cousin."

Cullen met Joe and Madison at Opal Heights Bar, so it made sense that Madison would know Samuel too. As for the last name, Cullen didn't dwell on it.

The Daves family had always been low-key, and their descendants were all talented. Joe ran an entertainment company, and Ethan was a popular esports star. These were the reasons the Daves family's background was exposed. As for the other descendants, most people didn't even know their names.

Cullen suddenly thought of something and turned to Leo. "Hey Leo, do you remember the last time the Daves family donated 100 million dollars to assist the police because their youngest daughter was brought back? Do you think Jessica might be the Daves family's daughter?"

If that were the case, she would be way out of the Wilkinson family's league. Even the Palmer family would be considered inferior. A few years ago, the Palmer family could compare themselves to the Daves family. However, the Daves family's descendants have been making lots of money recently. However, apart from Leo, the Palmer family's current generation was isolated and outnumbered.

Cullen's speculation was met with a few seconds of silence before Leo quickly denied it. "No," he said decisively.

"How do you know? The Daves family members are so attentive to Jessica." Cullen looked at him. "And I heard that the Daves family's daughter is called... Jessica Daves. Don't you think it sounds a little familiar?"

Leo looked at Cullen as if Cullen were an idiot. "The name 'Madison' was chosen by my grandfather. If she is the Daves family's daughter, she wouldn't change it, nor would she need to. Jessica is a plain name, and anyone can come up with it."

When Leo said the name, there was a hint of resentment in his eyes.

Cullen wasn't pleased. "What's wrong with this name? She has a plain name, but she's not a plain girl. Besides, Jessica is such a good name. The Daves family's daughter is also called Jessica. You're scolding the entire Daves family?"

Leo remained noncommittal. He didn't have a good impression of the Daves family, so it was understandable that he would scold them. He didn't dwell on the name anymore and said in seriousness. "The day the Daves family's daughter returned, Madison returned to the country to discuss divorce with me. How could she possibly appear in Rozalia?"

Leo had considered this possibility as well. However, when he looked at the importance the Daves family placed on their daughter, it was impossible for her not to be present on the day she was supposed to return to the family. Therefore, Leo dismissed this speculation.

As for why Madison was so familiar with the Daves family...

Leo's gaze suddenly darkened. "I asked you to investigate her. How did it go?"

Whenever the investigation was mentioned, Cullen was overwhelmed with a sense of frustration. He had been on to something, finding traces of the other party altering the files. But then, as if the other party had become alerted to it, they blocked his access and even reinforced their defenses.

"It's difficult!" Cullen lamented, slumping over the railing. "I underestimated your wife. No wonder you're investigating her."

Leo didn't say much in response. "I'll try when I return to the company tomorrow," he said. Then, he glanced at his wristwatch before turning to leave. There was no longer any sign of Madison, so there was no point in staying any longer. Besides, it was about time for Fanny's fashion show to begin.

Leo had searched for Sylvia for so long without a trace, and now his only chance was to try his luck at the fashion show. Surely, Fanny wouldn't invite Sylvia without expecting her to make an appearance. It would be too arrogant to hold one's talents in such high esteem but not show up.

Backstage at the fashion show, all the preparations were complete. Fanny finally had a moment to take Madison to the lounge for a brief chat.

"Do you want to go up and say something later? Sylvia?" Fanny teased Madison while opening the live stream of the fashion show. At that moment, the models hadn't appeared, and the designer responsible for the theme was on stage, sharing her design philosophy.

Madison shook her head. "Better not. My almost ex-husband is still looking for me. I don't want to invite trouble." When she decided not to renew her contract with the Palmer Group, she had anticipated Leo might try to hold onto her, but she hadn't expected him to intervene personally. After all, with his current standing in the Palmer Group, he could afford to cut the entire design department without a second thought.

There were other people in the design department. It wasn't like three years ago when she was caught between a rock and a hard place. There was no need for him to go to such lengths.

"Almost ex-husband? You haven't completed the divorce?" Fanny raised an eyebrow, her focus shifting. She sat up straight and looked at Madison seriously. "Jessica, you can't be so love-struck that you still harbor fantasies about men. Let me tell you, there's not a single good man out there. You need to get that divorce finalized quickly!"

'That Palmer bastard looks like a decent man, but the moment he got married, he sent his wife abroad for another woman,' Fanny thought. 'What a scumbag!'

Fanny was infuriated just thinking about it, and she looked at Madison with sympathy. But right after she finished speaking, a voice tinged with amusement came from behind.

"Mrs. Smith, aren't you generalizing a bit too much? How can you say there's not a single good man out there? What about your sons and nephews - are they not good men?"