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

Chapter 791:

“Ah!”

Briley hadn’t anticipated that he would actually strike her. She staggered and fell to her knees.

She couldn’t believe this old man had dared to hit her.

The other elders shook their heads and sighed.

They believed Briley was blinded by her greed and ambition.

Her statements at the press conference might have seemed noble, but they were designed to ensnare Sadie.

Just then, the heavy wooden doors of the meeting hall creaked open.

calm, composed voice floated

of the Wall

Everyone turned to look.

poised authority. Behind her, a throng of reporters with cameras and microphones

The elders’ faces fell.

with

by the charged atmosphere, Sadie walked to the

gaze calmly swept over the

knelt

my responsibilities to this household, and for that, I extend my sincerest apologies to everyone

steady—not overpowering, yet not faint—but it resonated clearly through the press microphones, heard by

me. She came close to death. The guilt has been unbearable; I haven’t had a peaceful night since. The whispers circulating outside all stem from my actions. They’ve brought dishonor to our family name and added to Briley’s pain. I no longer feel capable or worthy of remaining as the family’s leader or the company’s chair. I humbly request the elders to accept my resignation from every post, so I may retreat,

bowed low before