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.”

was scowling, and he made no attempt to hide his

I’ll be leaving now.” With

thank you so much

and decided to take a chance. “To express

no need. It was a small thing.” His rejection was short but firm,

her advances so succinctly. But she wasn’t about to

else, however, the door to the restroom opened.

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for a week. What was

acted quickly, rushing to Alex’s side with

sweet, and undeniably flirtatious.

Unlike you, I’ve known Mr. Howe for

as she

your way home. So what happened? Did you get tired of him? Is that why you