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—”

“I need you to

difficult for Kyla to maintain her composure, but years of

her eyes reddening as she put on a pitiful look. “Noah, do you truly suspect me? Byrum and I barely knew each other. How

taking

saved you back then? If not for me, you…” Her voice faltered, tears spilling over as her tone became

M𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓊𝓅𝒹𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝑔𝒶𝓁𝓃𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂

her

gambling that Noah’s sense of guilt and the memories

watched her cry, his expression complex,

was heavy with

he finally spoke, his voice low and firm.

door closed softly

alone, Noah’s

file from the table,

of every collusion between Kyla and Byrum, including the leak of the design drafts from Sadie’s

called out

the room promptly. “Mr.

all the blame. Also, contact Sadie’s studio. Inform them that Wall Group is