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 understand that I

difficult for Kyla to maintain her composure,

welled up, her eyes reddening as she put on a pitiful look. “Noah, do you truly suspect

paused, taking a deep

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her shoulders trembling

was gambling that Noah’s sense of guilt and the memories of her past assistance would

his

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spoke, his

closed

alone, Noah’s

from the table, gripping it so tightly that the edges

contained detailed records of every collusion between Kyla and Byrum, including the leak of the design

he called out

entered the room promptly.

all the blame. Also, contact Sadie’s studio.