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

Chapter 556:

Terrance sat behind his large mahogany desk in a wooden armchair, his expression stern, his eyes as sharp as a hawk’s, locking on Alex as he entered.

“Have you thought this through?” Terrance’s voice was rough, and he was weighed down by exhaustion. Alex stood firm before the desk, his gaze steady, unwavering.

“I have,” his words were quiet, yet resolute.

Terrance studied him, searching his son’s face for any sign of doubt, any hesitation.

But Alex’s expression was a locked vault—deep, impenetrable, unreadable.

At last, Terrance exhaled, his voice breaking the heavy silence. “And what’s your decision?”

Alex met his father’s gaze head-on. “I want to stand with you.”

For a fleeting moment, shock flickered in Terrance’s weary eyes, swiftly chased away by something far stronger—relief, pride.

himself up from his chair, crossing the space between them in two strides. His hands found Alex’s shoulders, gripping

emotion.

before. I see that now. I understand one thing—family stands together. We row in the same

face, his eyes glistening with emotion. “Good!

with pride evident in every gesture. “That’s the mark of a true Howe—brave,

rang out. “Hey, someone come

stepped in without hesitation,

endless worlds on

How may I help

to keep an eye

gave a crisp nod. “Right away, sir.” He turned on his heel, disappearing down the

Alex’s shoulders. He exhaled, the tension easing. It seemed he had made the right

back down in his chair and gestured

comfortable,” he said. “Tonight, I’m taking

life, and Gold Vibrant Club loomed in the distance—a palace of wealth, excess,