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

Chapter 45

Chapter 45:

Roy glanced up, his eyes momentarily lighting up with an unspoken appreciation for Sadie, before he swiftly masked it with a neutral expression.

After all, Sadie was no stranger; she had been a constant, though subtle, fixture by Noah’s side for the past two years, her presence as elegant and unobtrusive as a finely crafted piece of decor.

With a nonchalant smile, Roy responded, “Ah, Miss Hudson, what a pleasant surprise. Is Mr. Wall accompanying you today?” His eyes flicked around the place, feigning casual interest in the area, but secretly searching for Noah.

Maintaining her composed facade, Sadie was ready with her response. She extended the business proposal—a document she had refined tirelessly—to him. Her voice was firm, perfectly balanced between respect and assertion.

“Mr. Dominguez, I’m here to present this business proposal on Mr. Wall’s behalf. He values our prior cooperation highly. He mentioned concerns about the planning department’s flaws in details, prompting him to send me personally to ensure you receive this,” she explained, her gaze steady.

Roy gave the business plan a brief glance, his expression unreadable, before setting it aside without opening it. His smile was thin, almost forced, as he responded, “Miss Hudson, I came here today to unwind, not to get tangled up in business talks.”

sharp and assessing, as he subtly dismissed her efforts. “And please tell Mr. Wall that it’s best

but she wasn’t ready to back down. Drawing in a steady breath to calm her rising nerves, she proactively

with your vision,” she stated, maintaining a poised, professional demeanor. Her eyes, however, flickered

I urge you

is your

pivotal—not just for her,

between success and

conviction that Roy, previously

drummed a steady, rhythmic beat on the tabletop, each tap echoing in

opened the business proposal and skimmed through its contents. While the proposal was generally in line with his expectations, it was much more detailed and presented numerous

his eyebrows

of Maple Group’s operations and astutely forecasted potential partnerships, a level of insight

this proposal…” Roy began, hesitating as he closed the document. His sharp eyes locked onto Sadie’s. “Did you put this together by