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

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He then turned to address the elders. “Our family shall withdraw all participation in the company and we will never interfere with Wall Group’s affairs again. Rest assured, Sadie. Sutton has already submitted his resignation. He will no longer be an obstacle to you. All we ask is that you spare him from your cruelty and grant us the grace befitting the chairwoman of Wall Group.”

As Coyle spoke this last part, he stood before Sadie and began to crouch, as if he was about to kneel at her feet.

Of course, Briley rushed forward to stop him. “Dad, don’t do this. Your health isn’t the best.”

They had perfected the craft of portraying themselves as the victims, and now Sadie looked like the unforgivable villainess.

It was then that one of the elders, a man with significant authority, stood up. His expression was severe. “Sadie, we received some photos this morning…” He gestured for a servant to bring the photos forward.

gave them only a fleeting glance. The images showed her in the company of a man wearing a silver mask, and from the angles of the camera, their behavior appeared intimate and suggestive. The shots had been deliberately framed to create the impression

in these photos?” the elder demanded. “The Wall family has always treated you well, haven’t we? It hasn’t been long since Noah passed away—the mourning period hasn’t even ended yet. Is this how you repay the Wall family’s generosity over the years? Gallivanting

authority, and the atmosphere in the hall grew cold with each one. Everyone stared at Sadie, waiting for her to explain

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head jerked up in surprise, his eyes narrowing. He hadn’t expected Sadie to remain composed under such pressure. “Sadie,” Coyle spoke again, this time sounding anguished. “Why are you still pretending? If the woman in the photos isn’t you, then

the evidence before our eyes, you still dare to deny the truth? I’m telling you, it’s pointless! I’ve already told the elders everything. I’ve exposed your affair with that masked man! You and I both know

must uphold my dignity as a member of this family!

cries echoed through the hall, raw and pitiful—his pain on full display. Every sob, every word, only deepened the weight in the room. The family elders sat in grim silence, their expressions darkening with each passing second. Their eyes slowly turned toward

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