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

Chapter 250

Chapter 250:

“Miss Hudson,” he began in a shaky voice. “There are no pink diamonds of the same caliber in the local market…”

“What about abroad? Have you called our contacts?”

Pierre seemed to pale even more, swallowing a couple of times before he could get the words out. “I did reach out to them like you instructed, but… It’s been pouring since nightfall, and all flights have been canceled. There’s no way we could get a replacement here in time.”

Sadie let out a sardonic scoff. Whether it was the universe’s doing or that of some vicious mastermind, it seemed like everything was going against her.

Not that she would let this single setback stop her. She was going to weather this storm, no matter what.

“Call again,” she said. “Keep negotiating with them. Remind them that money is not a problem.”

“Yes, Miss Hudson.” Pierre stumbled out of the office, only to be accosted by his anxious colleagues.

did Miss Hudson say?” a young designer asked timidly, her eyes

available replacements for the pink diamond

words hit like a thunderclap, and the group erupted into chaos. “What? Nothing at

supposed to

the studio’s biggest project. If we mess this up,

favorite tales live on

older designer, Patty Byrd, grabbed Pierre by the arm. “Think harder,” she said, sounding desperate. “Is there no other way? This studio—all the employees—we are depending on this

helplessly shook

is doomed. We’re all doomed!” someone cried out before crumbling to the floor in

Are we

away, his palms slick

Meanwhile, elsewhere…

terrible has happened, Mr. Howe,” Alex’s assistant called out