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

Chapter 49

Chapter 49:

“Sadie!” The authority in Noah’s voice echoed in the tense air.

Sadie stopped dead in her tracks, inhaled deeply to steady her nerves, and turned around. Her lips, a striking shade of red, parted ever so slightly. With a voice that carried a steady resolve, yet trembled ever so subtly, she asked, “Mr. Wall, is there anything else you need?”

Kyla cast a wary glance at Noah, trying to gauge his thoughts. His rage was palpable, radiating in waves that filled the room. She surmised it was sparked by Sadie’s daring behavior.

“Sadie, every organization abides by its own set of rules. I trust you’ll refrain from disregarding our company’s guidelines in the future,” Kyla said, her voice soft yet imbued with an authoritative firmness. It looked like she already considered herself the CEO’s wife. “As a consequence of your actions, your bonus for this project will be withheld.”

Sadie’s response was swift and fierce. She jerked her head up, her gaze icy as she fixed Kyla with a cold, challenging stare. Her delicate features were twisted in fury, her teeth gritted. “What right do you have to make this decision?” she demanded sharply.

eyes brimmed with tears as she looked up at him imploringly. “Noah, did I do something wrong? Imagine the chaos if everyone

clear edge of impatience. “I have to agree with Kyla—Sadie, you

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poured her heart into this project, aiming to impress Roy and shift the tide in

though her eyes told a different story. “However, without it, we risk setting a precedent that might lead others

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evaporating as she faced Noah directly. Her features hardened with resolve, each word tinged with a quiet ferocity. “If I’m denied the bonus for this project, then

moment, Sadie realized she would rather face the repercussions than watch Noah reap the benefits of her diligence. Why should she be the one to

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desire to linger, Sadie turned and

each step echoing

smug smile curling the corners of her lips. Her eyes and brows sparkled with uncontained triumph, as if she was savoring a small but sweet victory. “Noah, how could Sadie say that?”