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?”

frustration. “This plan was too risky. I never

a choice!” Sadie replied, bitterness crawling up her throat. “There was

Alex advised, his voice calm but urgent. “A mall, a big event, anywhere you

out,” Sadie murmured, her

the call without another word, tossing the phone onto the bed in frustration. Helplessness clawed at her

sofa, his expression dark and unreadable. Kyla approached 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 is the

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crossing his face. He gently pushed her hand away. “No. I have other

her tone turning playfully whiny. “But it’s so boring here. A party would be so

crossed her mind, added, “By the way, I heard Sadie has worked with Maple Group before. She should probably go too. Otherwise, she’ll

to Kyla, his expression sharpening with suspicion. He studied her briefly before asking, his voice low, “Since when did you start

she maintained her composure and offered a

I’d prefer you not to

and responded flatly, “We can discuss that.” He got up and headed directly to

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