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

Chapter 691:

He flung a thick stack of bills toward the thug leader, indifferent. The thug leader’s eyes sparkled at the sight of the cash, his grin stretching wider.

“It’s a pleasure to work for you, Mr. Wall. We’re always happy to assist.” With a wave of his hand, Sutton dismissed the thugs.

“Get lost.”

“Yes, of course. Enjoy yourself,” the thug leader said, bowing before retreating with the others, quietly closing the door behind them.

Sutton adjusted his collar, a dark smirk playing on his lips.

“Hailey… let’s see how long you can keep up that pure facade,” he mused.

Anticipation buzzed in his veins as he stepped into the dimly lit room. Shadows stretched along the walls, and a slender figure lay still on the mattress.

Sutton rubbed his palms together, eagerness radiating from him. With feverish impatience, he stripped off his clothes, his laughter low and salacious.

“Come on, sweetheart, drop the act. I know you’ve been waiting for this. Don’t think I’ve forgotten how wild you once were. Today, I’ll make sure you have the time of your life.”

He lunged toward the bed, but just as he did, the person stirred. Sadie felt feverish, her mind clouded and her senses blurred.

tugging at her collar

every story

made Sutton

tightened as he finally saw the woman’s face in the faint

Hailey.

into him, snuffing out any

from the bed, terror flooding his veins. How was this possible? How did Sadie end up here?

he glanced down at his disheveled clothes, disgust rolled through

hands on Sadie—mistaking her for

thought alone

pants back on, fumbling as panic overtook

was to get

thugs lounged,

emerged so quickly, they exchanged knowing looks, assuming he’d already indulged.

done already? Want some company? We promise you’ll enjoy it

fury exploded at his

he slammed a

“Shut up, you idiot!”

doubled