Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 35

Chapter 35:

Under the impression that Kyla would be Noah’s future bride, Platt had no qualms about conspiring with her to humiliate Sadie. However, if he had misjudged the situation, the consequences would be disastrous—he’d be as good as dead. As these thoughts churned through his mind, Platt rose, his face breaking into an ingratiating smile directed at Noah.

“Please, forgive my earlier oversight in properly welcoming you,” he said, his voice carrying a tone of deference.

Immediately, the room buzzed to life as everyone stood, shuffling chairs and clearing the way to honor their guest. The seat of honor and its adjacent chair were conspicuously left vacant.

Noah watched the orchestrated commotion silently, his expression unreadable. Only after the last murmurs had settled did he gracefully take the chair reserved for him.

Kyla, poised to sit beside him, paused mid-step as Noah, in a surprising move, gestured for Sadie to sit next to him instead. The room filled with whispered speculations and furtive glances towards Kyla, whose plans seemed to unravel before her eyes.

like she’s someone important?” A woman, dressed in eye-catching, over-the-top clothing, covered her mouth

in, skepticism lacing his tone. “Miss Wade, weren’t you

replied, “Mr. Wall has always been exceptionally attentive to every member of his staff.

“Oh, is that so?”

by nodding heads, their expressions etched with doubt.

indifference towards romantic entanglements and

dared to call out

straight, fully aware of the curious glances thrown her way. Her cheeks burned

under the table, nails digging painfully into her flesh, yet she remained outwardly composed, oblivious to

scarcely daring to draw a deep breath

his scrutiny as if the mere act

His voice was calm, almost disinterested, as his thin lips parted slightly to deliver two simple