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

Chapter 669:

He fought to control his anger.

This was not the time for rash actions.

Focusing on more pressing matters, he turned to Sutton with an icy tone.

“What’s the status with our deal with the Burgess Group?”

Sutton, feeling uneasy, knew he couldn’t reveal Hailey’s indifferent response.

He mustered his composure and responded, “All is going well.”

Coyle eyed him and then nodded, apparently appeased.

“The deal with the Burgess Group must succeed,” he said firmly. “And tell Briley to speed things up.”

“Yes, I understand.” Sutton bowed his head, concealing the worry in his eyes.

Coyle dismissed him with a wave.

room. As soon as the door shut behind him, he exhaled deeply, feeling the

manage Hailey effectively. He couldn’t let Sadie enjoy her triumph

after a day’s work, Sadie returned to

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already at the entrance when Sadie

her car pulled up, he

said, his voice filled with concern. He had heard about the recent events and wanted to offer her a comforting embrace,

not to dwell in sorrow for too long. The dead can’t return. I know it’s hard, but if you need anything, I’m here

paused, then added more softly yet with resolve, “I’ll always be here for

three years, Alex had been a constant presence

gone, he wondered if

the trouble with the Burgess Group,” he began, then hesitated before making a bold suggestion. “If you’d consider it—I mean, only if you think it’s right—I could marry you. A union between us could deter

proposal might appear opportunistic,

to be more than just a friend; he wanted to be Sadie’s partner

momentarily taken

her

your sincerity and all that you’ve done these last three years. But

tone was