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?”

merely regarding him with a look that lacked

their badges and one addressed her. “Miss Hudson, we’re here about

with

officers didn’t hesitate, swiftly handcuffing

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

resist were futile, easily subdued as

the commotion settled, Sadie gracefully returned to the mingling crowd, her demeanor calm and undisturbed. The sound of clinking glasses and ongoing conversations filled the air around

a glass of champagne without taking

moved through the crowd

here all by yourself? I’ve been searching for you

up, Sadie managed a strained smile. “I’ve just been dealing with some personal

aware of the challenges you’ve faced

gaze, choosing