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

Chapter 118

Chapter 118:

A bitter laugh escaped Sadie’s lips. “I can’t escape,” she murmured, her chest heavy. This was Noah’s domain, surrounded by his people. She might never get another chance if anyone found her trying to leave.

Sadie pulled out her phone, the light from the screen casting an eerie glow on her pale face. Her fingers trembled as the seconds ticked by, each moment pressing harder on her chest. Time was running out.

Taking a steadying breath, Sadie dialed Alex’s number.

“Hello?” Alex’s voice sounded puzzled. He was confused by the sudden call.

“It’s me,” Sadie replied, her voice low and hoarse, as though every word required immense effort.

“Sadie? What’s wrong?” Alex’s tone shifted instantly as he picked up on the unease in her voice. He sounded anxious, almost alarmed.

“The plan’s canceled,” Sadie said, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath to steady her trembling voice. “Kyla found out. She won’t let me leave.”

“What?!” Alex’s voice rose sharply. “How did she find out?”

don’t know,” Sadie admitted, her voice heavy with frustration. “This plan was too risky. I never agreed to it,” Alex said,

didn’t have a choice!” Sadie replied, bitterness crawling up her throat. “There was nothing else

get out of Myrtlewood Estate, somewhere public, somewhere crowded,” Alex advised, his voice calm but urgent. “A mall, a big event, anywhere you can

it out,” Sadie

ended the call without another word, tossing the phone onto the bed in

with a sweet smile, settling beside Noah and curling close to him. Her voice dripped with sweetness as she said, “Noah, the Maple Group CEO’s wedding anniversary party

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a flicker of impatience crossing his face. He gently pushed her hand away. “No.

a small pout, her tone turning playfully whiny. “But it’s so boring here. A party would be so much

the way, I heard Sadie has worked with Maple Group before. She should probably go too. Otherwise, she’ll just stay

her briefly before asking, his

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together. I’d prefer you not to bring anyone

responded flatly, “We can discuss that.” He got up and headed directly to the study, leaving Kyla by the

the forced smile disappeared from Kyla’s face, giving way to