No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 785

“It's nothing, really. I just happened to be having dinner at a friend's place—lives in the same neighborhood, so it only took a few minutes,” Eleanor said with a smile.

“A friend?” Joel asked, curiosity piqued.

Eleanor saw no reason to hide it. “Someone you know—Xavier.”

Joel looked surprised. “You and Xavier live in the same neighborhood?”

Eleanor nodded. “Yeah. Cloudcrest Manor’s the best place in the old part of town—better security and all that.”

Suddenly, Joel realized why Ian had seemed so distracted last night. What had his ex-husband so on edge? Was it because his best friend and his ex-wife were now neighbors? Did that make him uncomfortable?

“Joel, what are you thinking about?” Eleanor noticed Joel’s absent-minded expression and couldn’t help but laugh.

“Oh, it’s nothing.” Joel smiled, letting the thought go. He knew Xavier—always the perfect gentleman. Eleanor was single now; she had every right to be friends with whoever she liked.

Still, Joel hoped that, whoever she chose, it wouldn’t be Ian.

After Joel left, Eleanor and Callie headed to the lab.

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At Goodwin & Co.'s executive office, Gavin Young was giving his report. “Mr. Goodwin, the schedule for the university anniversary is all set. Would you like to make any changes?”

Ian took the folder and glanced over it. “Move the donation ceremony up by half an hour.”

“Of course. I’ll coordinate with the university.”

“What about the afternoon roundtable? Is Eleanor attending?” Ian looked up at Gavin.

Gavin hesitated. “I’m not sure, sir. It depends on Dr. Sutton’s availability.”

Ian realized he was making things difficult. “Alright, just leave it as is for now.”

After Gavin left, Ian checked his watch and turned to Byron. “Get your engineers together. Meet me at the lab.”

“On it! I’ll arrange it now.”

In the lab, Eleanor was carefully adjusting the focus on a microscope while Callie took notes beside her.

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