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

Chapter 248

Chapter 248:

The light-hearted atmosphere snapped like a fragile thread.

Tina’s smile faded into a mask of concern, mirroring the sudden tension that gripped the room.

Sadie’s stomach clenched with a sinking feeling, an ominous premonition creeping up her spine.

She drew a deep, steadying breath, her brows furrowing with determination. “Pierre, slow down. Breathe. Then tell me, what’s going on?”

Pierre inhaled shakily, his voice barely above a whisper. “The… the Cardilla Pink Diamond… it’s gone, missing.”

“What?” Sadie’s voice cracked in disbelief, her hand accidentally sweeping a pile of documents off her desk. Papers fluttered to the floor like fallen leaves, scattering in a chaotic dance as her complexion paled.

The Cardilla Pink Diamond, the irreplaceable gemstone that was the heart of Leanna’s “Ten Year Promise,” priceless in both value and prestige.

chest as the room seemed to tilt around her, her

a replacement now, especially from an international source, meeting the looming

ounce of her will to maintain her composure.

happened? Lay it out for me—clearly,” she demanded, her voice quivering yet imbued with an unmistakable command. “When did we discover it

flustered, scoured his memory. “This morning, I checked the safe, intending to take it to

checked the surveillance footage, but it seems last night’s recordings

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hitched as an eerie coldness washed

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the hell

fists clenched unconsciously, nails biting into

Sadie’s face, stepped closer and gently took her hand, offering a comforting squeeze. “Sadie, don’t worry. We’ll figure this out and

Sadie replied, “Thank you, Tina. I just need a moment to process this. You

a sympathetic nod, Tina exited the office, leaving Sadie