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

Chapter 252

Chapter 252:

Alex’s face tensed subtly, a clear sign he was caught off guard. He shifted uncomfortably under Susannah’s scrutinizing gaze. “Mom, it’s not like that. She’s really just a friend, and she’s in trouble. What do you think I should do?”

Years of knowing him inside out made it easy—Susannah instantly spotted the unease creeping into his normally composed demeanor. It appeared that Alex, typically detached around women, might indeed have a crush on someone.

She chuckled softly, reaching out to give his hand a reassuring squeeze. “Just look at you—so worried and tense.”

Turning around to address a maid who stood at the ready, Susannah commanded in a clear voice, “Go grab the Cardilla Pink Diamond necklace and bring it to me.”

With swift movements, the maid fetched the necklace. Under the gentle glow of the chandelier, the resplendent pink diamond emitted a brilliant sparkle.

Susannah took the necklace box herself and extended it towards Alex with a gentle flourish. “Here, take this,” she offered.

fingers tightened around the box, his gaze deliberately avoiding Susannah’s

introduce this young lady to me?” Susannah inquired, her voice laced with a mix

gripped the box even tighter, skillfully dodging her question. “Mom, it’s

and hurried

shaking in a mix of amusement and resignation, yet her eyes shimmered with undisguised affection. Alex

into the shadowy embrace of the

now

the back seat, Alex gently lifted the lid of the small, elegant box, revealing the glimmering

he said crisply to his assistant seated in the

“Understood, Mr. Howe.”

blackness, the lights

her expansive office, Sadie sat alone, her silhouette sharply etched

chaotic spread of design drafts, each a testament to her relentless