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

Chapter 469

Chapter 469:

“What, Sandra? Can’t I just call for a friendly chat? We were colleagues once, weren’t we?” Vivi’s laugh was overly sweet, her voice oozing insincerity.

Sadie cut to the chase. “What are you really after, Vivi?”

“Ah, Sandra, always so direct.” Vivi chuckled, her voice now smug. “I just wanted to share some good news. My studio officially opens today.”

“I see.” Sadie’s reply was flat, disinterested. Vivi’s news was irrelevant to her. She couldn’t care less.

“Sandra, you don’t seem surprised at all?” Vivi’s voice carried a note of irritation. She was unhappy with Sadie’s lack of reaction.

“Why should I be?” Sadie shot back, her sarcasm palpable. “Your studio opening—what does it have to do with me?”

“How could it not?” Vivi’s tone became sharp, deliberately provocative. “Sandra, you’re an internationally renowned designer, yet your studio remains unseen. Don’t you want… to let it shine too?”

of Vivi’s words—both a boast and a

than before. “The success

voice softened, seemingly cajoling. “I’ve invited almost every

unwavering. “Vivi, we walk different paths. Please, don’t

the call and dropped the phone

the other end, Vivi was left listening to the disconnect tone. Her expression darkened, and a sneer crossed her lips, a glint of malice in her eyes. “Think you can avoid the storm by ignoring me, Sadie? Just wait. The

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wave of irritation wash over her. The call had only

swiftly

her studio. She walked to her desk, sat down, and powered up her computer, ready to immerse herself in work. But as soon as she launched the browser, a slew of headlines

Chief Designer Vivi Quinn Launches First

Quinn’s Studio Opening Ceremony

Orders

stunning photo underscored the triumph and allure of