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

Chapter 497

Chapter 497:

But Alex couldn’t let her do that. After all, this matter was between the Wall family and the Howe family. He didn’t want to drag her into the mess.

Alex kneaded his throbbing temples and forced himself to focus on the documents before him. He needed to come up with a solution as soon as possible and keep his family’s legacy from collapsing under his watch.

At that same moment, in the Howe Manor, the spacious and bright living room was filled with the rich aroma of food. Susannah stood in the dining hall in an exquisite dress, supervising the servants as they set the table.

Susannah looked much younger than her age, her figure well-maintained and her skin glowing with vitality. Today marked the return of her husband, Terrance Howe, chairman of Howe Group, from overseas. She had arranged for a grand family dinner to celebrate his return.

“Mrs. Howe, dinner is ready. Would you like anything else?” a servant inquired respectfully.

Susannah nodded, pleased. “Hmm, very good. Ensure the Kötl Free—Terrance’s favorite—is perfectly cooked; not too tough, yet not underdone.”

“Understood, Mrs. Howe. We will take care of it.”

table setting a final inspection, only relaxing when

hurried footsteps resounded

“Aunt Susannah! Aunt Susannah!”

nephew, Lamont, appeared, urgency etched on his face. He was employed at Howe Group and maintained a good rapport

Susannah questioned, her surprise evident.

breath, Lamont blurted out, “Aunt Susannah, there’s a major problem. The Howe Group is

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handkerchief. “What did you say? A crisis? How?” Her voice rose sharply, trembling with

not entirely sure…” Lamont hesitated, his voice faltering as he tried to compose himself. “I was with my wife at Vivi’s studio. You remember Vivi, former chief designer at Majestic Ego,

nodded for him

bespoke jewelry we’d ordered. During the visit, I accidentally overheard Vivi on

The name echoed in Susannah’s

her tone laced with

the name.” Lamont confirmed with a