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

Chapter 688:

A wave of cold dread washed over him, draining the color from his face.

Sutton jerked his head upward, fury blazing in his gaze.

“Dad, Hailey deceived me!” he rasped, jaw clenched tightly, barely restraining the urge to tear Hailey apart.

Coyle observed Sutton’s devastated demeanor, and though irritation remained, his anger eased somewhat.

There was no sense in lecturing him now—damage control was the priority.

“Alright, get up,” Coyle ordered, his voice still laced with disapproval despite the more tempered tone.

“Luckily, Sadie passed the Burgess Group project to our department. Blaine showed up out of nowhere.”

Coyle’s mood soured as soon as he mentioned the name. His frown deepened, and bitterness seeped into his voice.

“But that spoiled young man lacks any real competence.”

Contempt practically dripped from Coyle’s words, leaving no doubt how little regard he had for Blaine.

voice sharp as a blade. “If you ruin things again,

fresh updates on

just risen to his feet, his entire frame

This time, I won’t

his cane as he stormed out of

the partnership

That wretched woman! He would make sure she

his phone and hastily punched

came

what she’s up against,”

retaliate against her. Her attention

inquired with a hint

for his jacket and replied, “I’m going

mention of Sadie’s name, but she quickly masked

if I join you?” she asked carefully, her tone

briefly, eyeing her as though weighing

Hailey’s pulse quickened.

her own interests, she needed to know

“Alright, let’s go together.”