Mr. CEO, Your Wife Has Wanted a Divorce for a Long Time Novel

---- Chapter 427 The day of Cole's anniversary arrived. That afternoon, Maggie and Johnny cleared their schedules. After half a day of preparation, they arrived at the venue in full formal attire. The guest list was long, and soon the arrivals began. Rex was among the first. Though he disliked Maggie and Johnny, he hadn't seen Julia in some time. Knowing she would be there, he deliberately came early. Johnny was busy greeting other guests. Despite her distaste, Maggie dutifully stepped forward. "Mr. Hardin, long time no see. Please, come in." ---- Rex glanced at her coolly.

Since she was polite and didn't pick a fight, he only gave a curt nod. But his eyes swept the hall, searching. Not spotting Julia, disappointment flickered across his face. Still, Franklin never arrived early at such events. He wasn't too disheartened. As more guests arrived, Rex brushed Maggie off. "Go greet the others." Maggie was glad enough. She smiled politely. "Of course. If there's anything lacking in our hospitality tonight, I hope you'll forgive us." The tone was unmistakably that of a hostess. It irked Rex, but he let it pass, nodding coldly. Maggie turned to welcome the next group.

Not long after, Franklin and Julia arrived. ---- Like Rex, Maggie knew Franklin usually came later. His early appearance startled her. But since he was here-and given Wilson Group's partnership with Cole-she had to greet him. Only him. "Mr. Wilson," she said evenly, shaking his hand. She ignored Julia completely. "Please, come in." Franklin was a magnet for attention. As soon as Maggie finished with him, other guests approached eagerly. "Mr. Wilson! You're early tonight." "With Cole and Wilson Group working so closely, of course he'd make the effort." Rex also stepped forward. "Mr. Wilson.

Miss Brown." Franklin smiled. "Mr. Hardin, long time no see." ---- "Indeed," Rex replied. Julia had bristled at Maggie's earlier snub, but Rex's polite greeting-and the way he looked at her-lightened her mood. She nodded back. "Mr. Hardin." Maggie, seeing others now taking over the task of entertaining Franklin, seized the chance to slip away. "There are more guests arriving. Excuse me," she said. Franklin's eyes lingered on her. "Go ahead." Maggie gave a brief nod and left. As she did, Harry and Levi arrived at the doors.