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

Chapter 512

Chapter 512:

“Alex.” Terrance cleared his throat with two sharp coughs before continuing, “Aliza is Elbert’s daughter, and now she’s your fiancée.”

Though Terrance spoke quietly, his words struck Alex like a thunderclap.

“My fiancée?” Alex’s shock was palpable; he looked from Aliza to his father, his face ghostly.

“Dad, what are you talking about? What fiancée? Why am I only hearing about this now?”

“This arrangement was made long ago between Elbert and me,” Terrance explained, his voice steady with authority.

“NO!” Alex responded instantly.

“No?” Terrance’s sneer was tinged with disdain. “Remember, Alex, you are a howe. You don’t get to choose your bride.”

only to be

though she were placating a child. “I know you’re upset right now, but our families have decided this.

an icy glare. “This is my personal business,

the servant who stood in his way and stormed out of the house without a single

Terrance’s furious shouts echoed, but

daze, desperate tears streaming down her face. She had never imagined that Alex would cause such a scene at home—all for a

Terrance walked up to her and patted her shoulder. “Alex is just confused at the moment. Once he cools off

him, her eyes brimming with

Terrance declared. “This marriage was decided between our families a long time ago. It’s set

trailed off and bit her

buts!” Terrance’s voice rose slightly. “Look, don’t worry, all right? The Howe family will only recognize you

nothing to calm her heart. She knew Alex all too well. He wasn’t the type to relent once he made up his mind. If he was truly determined to be with Sadie, what was she to do?

flashed with a

now,” she said. “Have a good

a kind nod. Aliza left the villa and got into her car. However, instead of starting the engine, she took out her phone and