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

now.” With that, he turned

Howe, thank you

to take a chance. “To express my gratitude, I’d like to ask you

It was a small thing.” His rejection was short but firm,

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

say anything else, however, the door to the restroom opened. Sadie walked out, only to stop short at

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missing for a week. What was she

to Alex’s side with a helpless

sickly sweet, and undeniably flirtatious. “I’ve heard you

shot Briley a look of disdain. “Yes, we are close. Unlike you, I’ve known

as she sized Briley

days. I thought you found a new boyfriend and forgot your way home. So what happened? Did you get tired of him? Is