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

Chapter 468

Chapter 468:

“I know,” Sadie responded, her voice slightly hoarse yet her eyes resolute. “But, Ms. Shaw, I really have no other option. I need to win. I must safeguard my child and stand up for myself.”

Her voice quavered towards the end, verging on a sob.

Eva regarded her with a complex expression, emotions flickering in her gaze. “You, my dear…” Eva sighed softly, her smile tinged with resignation. “It seems… too hard to refuse you.”

Sadie’s head shot up, a flicker of hope in her eyes. She gazed at Eva, barely daring to believe what she had heard.

“However…” Eva’s tone shifted again. “Sadie, you must understand, assisting you means I’m opposing the Wall family and Kyla directly. That poses a significant risk for me.”

“I understand, Ms. Shaw,” Sadie quickly said, her voice laced with urgency. “Ms. Shaw, I… I won’t expect you to help without something in return.”

She wanted to offer Eva money, but the gesture seemed inadequate. Given Eva’s stature, monetary rewards likely held little appeal.

helping you not for money or any other gain. It’s simply that I admire your talent and empathize

her gaze intensifying. “I refuse to watch a promising designer like you be suppressed and

eyes. She looked at Eva,

she managed to say, her voice shaky. “Thank you for your trust and

Sadie.” Eva smiled, shaking her head as she passed a tissue from the coffee table. “Wipe your tears. You’re competing in the International Jewelry Design Competition. You need to show your strength, not

now at

accepted the tissue, dabbed at her eyes, and took a

let you down, Ms.

nodded, pleased. “I believe

now, Ms. Shaw.” Sadie stood, giving Eva a deep bow. “After the

said with a smile.

left the living room. She exited the villa and approached the black car that waited

the mountain, she sighed in resignation, opened the car door, and

to now, Mrs. Wall?” the driver inquired

out the window, her