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

Chapter 196

Chapter 196:

Noah absently tapped his fingers against the desk before speaking again. “Keep a close eye on Kyla. Dig around and see if she is involved in any way.”

Samuel’s heart skipped a beat at that, but he didn’t let it show on his face. “Understood, sir.”

Noah plopped back in his seat, grabbed a pen, and signed his name on the file.

Samuel took that as his cue to leave. He quietly exited the room, closing the door behind him with a soft click.

Later, Sadie was walking out of the elevator when she spotted a group of employees from the marketing department gathered nearby. They were having a hushed discussion, and although they spoke in whispers, their voices were loud enough for Sadie to catch bits of their conversation.

“She is Sandra—the former secretary.”

“I heard she used connections to get ahead, and now she’s back.”

things she

walked past them, her gaze

any office, gossip was as common and unavoidable as the air we breathe. She chose to ignore such idle chatter, preferring instead to dedicate herself to her work and let her achievements speak

time no see,” the voice was sharp and

glanced toward the voice.

her days as a secretary, Melissa had frequently gone out of her way to complicate her life. Today, Melissa was clad in a bright red dress and overdone makeup, which only accentuated

something, Ms. Frazier?”

now

just wanted to remind you that you’re in

heads-up, Ms. Frazier,” Sadie replied, maintaining a courteous yet

on her way, leaving

passing by and witnessing the

whispered gently. “They’re

Sadie responded, “I’m aware. It really

can it not bother you?” Tina’s voice grew louder with incredulity.