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.”

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apologize. I have other things to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now.”

Howe, thank you

“To express my gratitude, I’d like to ask

need. It was a small thing.” His rejection was short but firm, and his tone was chilly. It left her

wasn’t expecting him to reject her advances so succinctly. But she wasn’t about to give

anything else, however, the door to the restroom opened. Sadie walked out, only to

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noticed Sadie’s presence. She acted quickly, rushing to Alex’s side with a helpless look on her

with feigned surprise. “I was just thanking Mr. Howe. He saved me from a fall just now.” Her tone was sickly sweet, and undeniably flirtatious. “I’ve heard

Unlike you, I’ve known Mr. Howe for a long time,” she replied. “Mr. Howe and

sharp as

home. So