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

Chapter 555:

Alex sat up quickly, his eyes narrowing.

This collaboration offered a way out of his current dilemma and a chance to retaliate.

The opportunity to preserve the Howe family foundation meant they wouldn’t face total ruin, providing a chance for resurgence.

However, the requirement that “the patriarch of the Howe family must change” hit him hard.

It meant he had to overthrow his own father and take his place. Alex’s breath quickened, and he gripped the phone tighter, his knuckles whitening with the strain.

After a lengthy pause, Alex exhaled deeply, his expression hardening into one of resolve.

He rose and approached the mirror.

Reflected was a disheveled man with unruly hair and a rough beard, a stark contrast to his usually polished appearance. Taking a deep breath, Alex started grooming himself.

hair, shaved his beard, and changed into a crisp, clean

then opened the door and

their faces devoid of emotion. “Your father has ordered that you cannot leave this room

looked at each other

marked by frustration. “I am the CEO of Howe

simply following orders. Please don’t make this difficult,” one guard implored,

𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓾𝓹𝓭𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝓰𝓪𝓵𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝓼.𝓬𝓸𝓶

“Difficult?” Alex scoffed.

advanced a step, his eyes piercing, his presence commanding. “Listen carefully. This isn’t a negotiation. It’s an

the

Inform Terrance Howe,” Alex said, his voice steadier as he tried to regulate his emotions. “Tell him I’ve reached a

to the other, who then hurried

tightly that his nails dug into his palms, causing him

pain

endless, each second stretched

replaying potential dialogues with