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

Chapter 272

Chapter 272:

After a brief pause, the driver started the engine.

Stonemont Estate was already on Sadie’s mind. The estate was owned by Eva, who was well-known for being a tough negotiator. Securing a partnership would not only solidify but possibly enhance her studio’s standing significantly.

As they drove up the winding path, the rain grew heavier. Even with the windshield wipers moving fast, the thick fog remained difficult to clear.

Upon reaching the midpoint of the ascent, the driver abruptly hit the brakes.

“I’m sorry, miss, but it’s too risky to continue. The road is too slick,” he said, fear evident in his pale face and trembling voice.

Despair gripped Sadie as she realized the driver’s concerns were valid. The mountain path was both narrow and steep, made treacherous by the rain.

maintain her composure, she said, “Sir, I’ll pay triple. Would

was resolute in his

family to think about, and

to protest, but the driver continued, “I’m

though she understood his point. After paying him, she watched as

surge of helplessness. Her umbrella was up, but it

she pressed on, her

toward her. Hope sparked in Sadie’s chest. She might still find a way

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a halt and the window slid

inside, looking as refined and unruffled as always. His gaze, unreadable as ever, landed on the soaked figure of Sadie standing in the rain. Sadie stood still, shocked. What shocked her even more was that Kyla was sitting beside him, her sleek hair

so soon from the police station was beyond Sadie’s expectations. A heaviness descended upon her

Noah had shown up outside her apartment building, likely