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.”

to be interrupted by

speaking softly, as though she were placating a child. “I know you’re upset right now, but our families

icy glare. “This is my personal business,

past the servant who stood in his way and stormed out

and Terrance’s furious shouts echoed,

face.

upset.” Terrance walked up to her and patted her shoulder. “Alex is just confused at the moment. Once he cools off and thinks things through,

looked up at him, her eyes brimming with fresh tears.

Terrance declared. “This marriage was decided between our families a long time ago.

trailed off and bit her lower

all right? The

type to relent once he made up his mind. If he was truly determined to be with Sadie, what was she to do? No. She couldn’t let that happen. She had

newfound determination to Aliza, and her eyes flashed with a surprisingly ruthless glint. Gradually, she calmed down and wiped

back now,” she said. “Have a good night,

nod. Aliza left the villa and got into her car. However, instead of