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.

at her collar in a bid to

every story

made Sutton freeze in

finally saw the woman’s face

wasn’t Hailey. It was

into him, snuffing out any

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

he glanced down at his disheveled clothes,

laid hands on Sadie—mistaking her

alone made him

pants back on, fumbling

to

the thugs

quickly, they exchanged knowing looks, assuming he’d

We promise you’ll enjoy it even more,” the

exploded at his

a vicious kick into the

“Shut up, you idiot!”

thug doubled over,