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 did to get to this

remained blank as she walked past them,

swirling around her. In any office, gossip was as common and unavoidable as the air we breathe. She chose to ignore such idle chatter, preferring instead

see,”

the voice. It came

Melissa was clad in a bright red dress and overdone makeup, which only accentuated her showiness. With her

you need something, Ms. Frazier?” Sadie

more now

retorted. “I just wanted to remind you that you’re in the marketing department

replied,

another word, Sadie continued on her way,

passing by and witnessing the exchange, hurried over to Sadie and took hold of her

them,” Tina whispered gently. “They’re envious, that’s

Sadie responded, “I’m aware. It really doesn’t

you?” Tina’s voice grew