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

Chapter 181

Chapter 181:

Sadie had assumed that a gathering for the design department would be held at a restaurant.

However, Jordyn led her to a karaoke bar in a bustling district instead. The neon lights of the karaoke bar flashed rhythmically, and loud music blared from inside, contrasting sharply with the type of dinner gathering Sadie had envisioned.

Upon entering the private room, Sadie was dismayed to find it filled exclusively with male colleagues—many of whom were visibly overweight, some sporting potbellies—engaged in raucous drinking games. The atmosphere was more rowdy than professional.

A sense of unease washed over Sadie. She discreetly pulled out her phone and sent a quick text to Alex, hoping for some support or advice.

Meanwhile, back at Wall Group’s CEO office, Noah was wrapping up his day. He had just finished sending an email when he glanced at the wall clock and noted it was six in the evening. He stood, ready to leave, but as he passed by Sadie’s office and noticed its emptiness with the lights still on and an unfinished design draft on the computer screen, his brow furrowed in concern.

He summoned Samuel. “Where is the design department? They’re leaving this early?”

Samuel appeared equally perplexed. “I’m not sure either, sir.”

to walk by with a stack of documents. Catching sight of Noah, she quickly chimed in, “Mr. Wall, the design department

event?” Noah’s voice carried a hint of suspicion. “I wasn’t informed

“It seems… it’s

subtle shift flickered across Noah’s expression. He turned and left the office without another word. Tina watched his departing figure and let out

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private room, Sadie found herself encircled by several male colleagues, each one pressing her to drink.

curling her lips as

drink!” urged a colleague, raising his glass. The strong scent of alcohol

can’t drink anymore,” Sadie implored, angling

grasp and filling it with more liquor. “Oh, come

unusual, overly sweet odor emanating from the

placed the glass

“I’m really sorry,