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

Chapter 47

Chapter 47:

Kyla, seemingly unaware of his growing irritation, leaned in with a teasing smirk. “Could it be there’s something between Sadie and Mr. Dominguez?”

She paused dramatically, her voice dripping with insinuation. “But isn’t Mr. Dominguez quite a bit older? Does that really not bother Sadie?”

The air around Noah seemed to chill, his eyes narrowing into icy slits as he fixed a stern look on Kyla. “Enough with the nonsense.”

Despite the warning, a thrill ran through Kyla, her pulse quickening.

She stifled a giggle, her hand lightly covering her mouth as she hurried to keep pace with Noah’s brisk strides, her high heels clicking against the floor. Her eyes twinkled with mischief, as she relished the stir she’d caused.

Roy caught sight of them first. Despite his fifty-plus years, his presence was distinguished and vibrant. He stood gracefully, greeting Noah with a warm, calculated smile and an outstretched hand.

“Mr. Wall, I thought you were not feeling well. Why did you come in person?” Sadie hadn’t anticipated running into these two, and her features twisted into an awkward mask of surprise.

maintained an inscrutable facade. In

“Mr. Wall, how are you feeling today?” Her voice was laced with a genuine tint of concern. “I didn’t expect you to come in person. It seems you hold the

had orchestrated today’s meeting. Nonetheless, if this secured the partnership with Maple Group, Wall Group

caught her

stories

nodded, his response firm yet infused with undeniable gravitas. “My apologies, Mr. Dominguez, for not

with a flicker of disdain. She had seen through the charade; today’s high-stakes negotiation was all

forcing Noah to untangle the

was no sign he intended to derail Sadie’s plan, and Kyla

appeared Sadie had managed to coax even the typically calculating Noah

had already taken their respective places on the plush sofas, poised to dive

genuine admiration. “Mr. Wall, I must say, your secretary is quite remarkable. So young, yet she grasps the intricacies of the project like a seasoned pro. It’s a rare find,” he noted, his voice rich with sincerity as he nodded towards Sadie. “You’ve really

allowed herself a small, humble smile in response. Her voice was soft yet confident as she replied, “Mr. Dominguez, you’re too kind. I’m just fulfilling my responsibilities and continually learning from