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

Chapter 258

Chapter 258:

Sadie gazed down at him with a look of disdain.

“People often say that the deepest betrayals are those committed by the ones we trust the most.”

As she spoke, Pierre’s complexion turned a shade paler. He found himself unable to meet her eyes, his gaze darting about restlessly. “There are only two keys to the safe that housed the Cardilla Pink Diamond; one is with me, and the other with you. Could there be any explanation other than you having taken it?”

At this revelation, despair washed over Pierre; he had been completely unaware of that fact.

Without giving him a chance to recover, Sadie continued, “I’ve had a detective check your financial activities. Just before the pink diamond went missing, your account showed several mysterious transactions.” Sadie remained composed. She had predicted such a scenario, though she hadn’t expected Pierre to be involved.

At that moment, two police officers in uniform entered the banquet hall and made their way straight toward her.

Pierre’s eyes grew wide with alarm as he looked at Sadie, his voice trembling. “Did you call the police on me?”

reply, merely regarding him with a look that lacked

Sadie, the officers flashed their badges and one addressed her. “Miss Hudson,

with tranquility. “He’s

didn’t hesitate, swiftly

him away, Pierre shouted loudly, “I’m innocent! This

attempts to resist were futile, easily subdued as he was taken out

returned to the mingling crowd, her demeanor calm and undisturbed. The sound of clinking glasses and ongoing conversations filled

a

the crowd to approach

all by yourself? I’ve been searching for you everywhere,” Leanna said, her

managed a strained smile. “I’ve just been dealing with

Sadie’s hand reassuringly. “I’m aware of

gaze,