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

Chapter 796:

Sadie felt as if she were slowly lifting veils—each step revealing a glimpse of something hidden beneath.

Back at Wall Group, she moved listlessly through the building, her thoughts elsewhere. Eyes lowered, she didn’t notice the person waiting beside the elevator until it was too late.

She walked straight into a firm chest, warm through the fabric.

The sudden jolt left her momentarily dazed. She instinctively stepped back—but a gloved hand, strong and sure, caught her waist and held her steady.

The crisp, bold fragrance of lavender hit her, one she knew all too well. Her body stiffened. She glanced up quickly—only to be met by a silver mask, concealing everything except a pair of piercing, unreadable eyes.

It was him. Patrick. What was he doing here?

reacted without thinking the instant she ran into him. The figure in his arms was

like her mind was miles

blinked in surprise, then drew back suddenly as though scalded. She

nerves, and warmth colored

coughed lightly, tucking a loose strand of hair

Noel? What brings you

grew intense when he noticed the faint blush on Sadie’s ears. He withdrew his hand and slid it

are sharp and capable, Ms. Hudson.” There was an ambiguous quality to his tone, and Sadie couldn’t quite tell whether his

thought. More than that, she seemed to have the skills and the guts to turn just about any situation to her advantage.

a few seconds, Noah said, “I came

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and brushed off the tumultuous thoughts that had been plaguing her. It was just as well