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.”

assessing, as he subtly dismissed her efforts. “And please tell Mr. Wall

to back down. Drawing in a steady breath to calm

nearing its conclusion, and Maple Group is actively exploring alliances that align better with your vision,” she stated, maintaining a poised, professional demeanor. Her eyes, however, flickered with a hint of desperation. “Given Wall Group’s solid infrastructure, it’s ideally suited to bolster Maple

you to consider our

is your

for her, but for Wall

and failure

her thoughts with such precision and conviction that Roy, previously dismissive,

steady, rhythmic beat on the tabletop, each

its contents. While the proposal was generally in line with

he turned, his eyebrows drew together tighter, signaling his escalating

understanding of Maple Group’s operations and astutely forecasted potential partnerships, a level of insight not typically expected

began, hesitating as he closed the document. His sharp eyes locked onto