The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

After a while, the steak and lobster were served.

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The top–grade N5 Wagyu beef melted in Joanna’a mouth with a rich and flavorful aroma. The texture was delicate,

like a savory ice cream

Joanna hadn’t eaten lunch, so she was pretty hungry now. She picked up her knife and fork and started devouring

the food.

Bruce had ordered some Australian lobster with cheesy pasta

“Would you like some wine?”

Joanna didn’t even look up as she stuffed a piece of Wagyu beef into her mouth. “No. I’ll be driving later. Besides,

you have at sensitive stomach right now, so it’s better to drink less alcohol.”

Bruce lifted his glass of lemon water and took a sip, feeling somewhat disappointed.

He had intended to have a candlelit dinner with her and create a romantic atmosphere. Maybe even enjoy some

wine to stimulate their hormones.

However, it didn’t seem like she thought of it as a date at all.

He was dressed primly while she was in her professional attire. It felt more like a business discussion than a date,

and it made him uncomfortable.

Every time Joanna met Jaydon, she would dress up femininely and sweetly, radiating charm and beauty. But

whenever she met him, she had to be serious and formal.

“Why are you eating so fast?”

“Is there a problem?” Joanna suddenly raised her head and looked at Bruce in confusion.

Bruce picked up his fork and placed a piece of lobster onto her plate. “What I mean is, we can take our time and

enjoy the meal. No need to rush.”

“I still have work to attend to when we get back. So, what do you want to talk about? Just go straight to the point.”

Bruce’s movements paused, and his face fell.

“Can’t you just be present and have a proper meal with me?”

Joanna remained silent.

If it were just about having a meal, she wouldn’t have wanted to come out in the first place.

“I’ll bring the kids back next Saturday.”

“Is that so?” Joanna subconsciously stopped using her knife and fork.

Bruce smiled faintly. “Yes. Would you like to join me in picking them up?”

“At the airport?”

Bruce placed a piece of lobster in his mouth and replied, “No, at Surbano.”

Joanna hesitated. She felt conflicted about the idea.

She could definitely make time to pick up the kids at the airport. However, if it involved flying to Surbano, it would

take at least two to three days.

She couldn’t possibly free herself up with the company being so busy.

Seeing Joanna hesitating, Bruce raised an eyebrow. “What? You don’t want to go? I thought you really wanted to

see the children.”

Joanna’s eyes flickered as she replied with a heavy heart, “I want to, but I’m afraid I won’t have time to fly to

Surbano to pick up the kids

“Maybe it’s better for me to go to the airport after the kids return.”

Before Joanna could finish speaking, Bruce frowned. “Joanna, is work more important, or are the children more

important?”

“Both are important, of course.”

Bruce coldly snorted with a tinge of anger in his voice. “If you’re not going, I’ll go alone.”

Seeing that Bruce was angry, Joanna quickly changed her statement. “Um, I need to arrange my work and see if I

can make time.

“If I can, I’ll go with you. But If I can’t, I’ll meet them at the airport when they return. Is that okay?”

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Bruce took a deep breath. “Up to you”

Tm just letting you know. Whether you go or not is entirely up to you”

After saying that, Bruce kept his head down and continued cating Joanna fell silent too.

Neither of them said a word. They silently ate their food

In the restaurant, other diners were enjoying their meals. A middle–aged woman whispered, “Look, isn’t that Mr.

Everett and Joanna Haynes?”

Her companion, a middle–aged man, glanced over and replied, “Wow, it’s really them.”

“Aren’t they already divorced? Why are they on a date together? I thought Mr. Everett was dating Princess Martha

of Novia.”

“Oh, having a meal together doesn’t necessarily mean anything. After all, they have children together. They can’t

avoid seeing each other.”

“Mr. Everett is quite a ladies‘ man, isn’t he? He’s entangled with his ex–wife while dating Princess Martha. On top of

that, he’s involved with Miss Garcia, the wealthy heiress! This love square is quite intriguing!”

“Hmph. a man of his wealth will have a whole harem. This is just what’s been exposed. Who knows how many

mistresses he

has behind the scenes!”

“Well, that’s true.”

Half an hour later, Bruce and Joanna had finished their meal. Throughout the entire time, they ignored each other.

Just like that, they finished the meal in silence.

Joanna looked at the time. It was almost eight o’clock. Finally breaking the silence, she said. “It’s getting late. We

should go.”

“Alright. Where are you staying now? I’ll send you home!”

Joanna frowned slightly. “It’s fine. Just drop me off at the office. I still have some unfinished business that I need to

take care

of”

Bruce felt a pang in his heart upon hearing her response. “Joanna, it’s already 8 o’clock. It’s past office hours. What

are you still going to do at the office?”

“I have some things to finish today. I need to go back and take care of them.”

Bruce choked and couldn’t be bothered to say anything more to her. He knew Joanna was fully absorbed in her

work now. and there was no point in trying to persuade her.

After settling the bill, they got up and walked together toward the underground parking lot.

“Get in the car.”

“Okay.” Joanna opened the passenger door and got into the car.

In the car, Bruce Everett drove with a bitter smile. “Joanna, I can’t help but feel like you’re busier than me!”

Joanna Haynes fell silent when she heard that.

She didn’t consider herself any less busy than him.

His subordinates were all the world’s top talents who could help him earn money.

He only needed to sign documents, attend meetings, and make appearances. Although he was busy, he didn’t have

to be physically present at the company for everything to be handled smoothly by his capable staff.

It was different for her. Many tasks required her personal attention. While she had a few competent individuals

working for her, most were simply coasting along.

“The night view by the seaside is beautiful. Let’s take a walk.”

“No.”

“Joanna, don’t make me repeat myself”

“Suit yourself” Joanna sighed, feeling weary as she leaned back in the car seat.

Bruce Everett drove along the coastal road, heading towards the beach.

This area was the highest point in Greyport. It offered a panoramic view of the city and the sea.

The road was adorned with scenic views and dazzling neon lights. When feeling overwhelmed, a drive along the

coastline could lift one’s spirits and bring joy.

20 minutes later, Bruce subconsciously glanced at Joann.

He realized she was motionlessly leaning against the seat and seemed to have fallen asleep!

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Joanna… Bruce called out softly.

Joanna was exhausted, and the combination of a full meal and a car ride made her sleepy. She had fallen asleep

without realizing it.

Bruce found a spot and parked the car steadily by the seaside without waking her up.

Joanna slept for over an hour before abruptly jolting awake. She rubbed her eyes and looked around in a daze.

“Oh my, how did I fall asleep?” Joanna rubbed her eyes and glanced at the time. It was already past 10 pm.

When she looked over to the driver’s seat, Bruce was nowhere to be seen.

Yawning, Joanna Haynes pushed open the car door and got out..

Though it was nighttime, there were streetlights on both sides of the road.

Joanna scanned her surroundings.

He saw Bruce standing on a reef by the sea. He was looking at the night scenery in the distance and smoking

silently

His tall figure stood against the wind, appearing lost in thought.

“Bruce!” Joanna called out as she walked toward him.

Without turning around, Bruce asked calmly, “Are you awake?”

Joanna was a little embarrassed and replied vaguely, “Oh, I… I was too tired just now and accidentally fell asleep.”

“What is this place?”

“Silver Ocean Avenue,” Bruce replied calmly.

Joanna joined him on the reef, taking in the surroundings. It was a peculiar location.

It was situated between the seaside and a mountain road. Looking down, they could see the bustling city lights and

the fishing port.

“The view is not bad. How did you discover this place?”

“When I was younger and feeling down, I used to come here to watch the sea,” Bruce squinted his eyes and took

another drag of his cigarette.

Joanna coughed as she inhaled some second–hand smoke. “Smoking is bad for your health. Don’t smoke so much.”

Upon hearing her cough, Bruce silently extinguished his cigarette.

There were already more than ten cigarette butts on the ground, indicating that he had smoked half a pack in the

past hour.

Joanna glanced at Bruce and suddenly felt an indescribable sensation in her heart.

Under the hazy streetlights, his profile resembled a sculpture, with sharp features and a few strands of hair on his

forehead blown slightly out of place.

She had to admit that he was really handsome.

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