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

Chapter 427

Chapter 427:

She looked Kyla up and down thoughtfully. “I didn’t expect your return from Slimron to be so quick. It seems Mr. Wall still holds you in high regard.”

Kyla’s face tensed, then she managed a forced smile. “You must be joking, Miss Quinn.”

Vivi raised an eyebrow. “How about we grab a coffee? There’s something I want to discuss.”

After a brief hesitation, Kyla agreed.

They chose a table by the window in a nearby café.

“Two lattes, please,” Vivi said to the waiter before turning to Kyla. “Since you left the city, Sadie’s grown even more arrogant.”

Kyla felt a knot in her stomach. “What has she done?”

Vivi laughed lightly. “She’s now seen as Noah’s better half by everyone in the elite circles. Her influence is growing; she’s feared. Having been Majestic Ego’s chief designer and now Mrs. Wall, she’s become quite the figure.”

Kyla clenched her coffee cup, which had just arrived, her fingers pressing into the porcelain. “What makes her feel so superior?”

took a sip of her coffee, setting the cup back down gently. “Men always pursue what’s fresh and exciting. Once

“It seems like Noah genuinely cares

That’s merely a facade.” Vivi scoffed. “Do you think men are sincere in their affections? You’ve changed so much for him—look at what it’s brought

silence, feeling each word like a stab to her

just stand by and let Sadie take everything?” Vivi’s tone was coaxing. “Are you willing to lose to

journey starts at

Kyla’s eyes as she raised her head sharply. “No, I refuse to let that happen. Noah belongs

Vivi responded, nodding approvingly. “We have a mutual enemy.

stared at Vivi, conflicted

collaboration are we talking about?”

know about the International Jewelry Design

continue, her grip on her coffee cup

or for us to intervene,” Vivi said, her eyes

furrowed her brows, perplexed. “What exactly are

unforeseen were to occur during the contest. Consider

chill ran through Kyla as she envisioned scenarios of

“You mean to suggest…”