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

Chapter 168

Chapter 168:

“Noah, you wanted to see me?” she inquired softly, her voice carrying a hint of flirtation as she took a seat beside him.

Noah placed the wine glass down, his intense gaze fixed on her. “How much do you know about Byrum?” he inquired.

Kyla’s heart skipped a beat, but she maintained a facade of surprise. “Byrum? Who is he? Is something wrong? Don’t frighten me like that.”

Noah’s expression remained unchanged. “He’s dead. Hit by a car.”

“What?!” Kyla covered her mouth, feigning shock. “That’s horrible! How could such a thing happen?” She shivered, simulating distress.

“The police ruled it an accident, but…” Noah paused, his eyes narrowing slightly. “It seems he was trying to contact you before he died.”

Kyla’s complexion paled, but she struggled to appear composed. “Contact me? I’m not sure why. Maybe because I once helped him secure a job.”

“Is that so?” Noah’s lips twisted into a faint, skeptical smile as he observed her.

Kyla swallowed hard, forcing a smile. “Noah, are you suspecting me? How could I possibly—”

her. “I need you to understand that I do not

made it difficult for Kyla to maintain her composure, but years of honing her deceitful skills helped her

on a pitiful look. “Noah, do you truly suspect me? Byrum and I barely knew each other. How could I

taking a deep

who saved you back then? If not for me, you…” Her voice faltered, tears spilling over as her tone became more distraught. “I’ve done so much for you, and

M𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓊𝓅𝒹𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝑔𝒶𝓁𝓃𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂

her shoulders

of guilt and the memories of her past assistance would

her cry, his

room was heavy

a lengthy silence, he finally spoke, his voice

closed softly behind

was alone, Noah’s indifferent facade

picked up a file from the table, gripping it so tightly that

collusion between Kyla and Byrum, including the leak of the design

he called

entered the room

bear all the blame. Also, contact Sadie’s