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

Chapter 654:

“Oops!” Briley suddenly cried out, stumbling over a nonexistent object.

“Careful!” Alex reacted quickly, reaching out to steady her before she fell to the floor.

Briley took advantage of the opportunity and practically threw herself into his arms. “Thank you, sir,” she said in a soft voice.

Alex frowned slightly as he helped her stand up straight and took a few steps back, putting some distance between them. “Are you okay?”

Briley looked up at him, her eyes widening as if she had only just recognized him. “Oh! Mr. Howe.” Although she acted surprised, she couldn’t seem to help the way her eyes glinted with delight. “What brings you here?”

Alex narrowed his gaze, and his tone was more aloof when he asked, “Who might you be, Miss?”

The question made Briley bristle. “I can’t believe you’ve forgotten about me, Mr. Howe. We met at a charity gala. I offered a toast to you, and you even complimented me on my looks.”

point, Alex was scowling, and he made no

other things to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now.” With that, he turned to

thank you so much for

a chance. “To express my gratitude,

at Briley. “There’s no need. It was a small thing.” His rejection was short but

expecting him to reject her advances

to the restroom opened. Sadie walked out, only

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a week. What was

also noticed Sadie’s presence. She acted quickly, rushing to

He saved me from a fall just now.” Her tone was sickly sweet, and undeniably flirtatious. “I’ve heard you and Mr. Howe are acquainted, but I didn’t realize you were this close.” Her implication was that there was more to Sadie and Alex’s

shot Briley a look of disdain. “Yes, we are close. Unlike you, I’ve known Mr. Howe for a long time,” she replied. “Mr. Howe and I are just friends. You, on the other

gaze was sharp as she sized

thought you found a new boyfriend and forgot your way home. So what happened? Did