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

Chapter 853:

It was clear Jarrett had no interest in continuing the discussion. “Do as I’ve instructed. When it’s over, you will gain significantly.”

Daren knew there was no room for negotiation. The Higgins’ dominance far overshadowed the Johnsons’, and Jarrett was known for his merciless nature. Crossing him would lead to severe consequences.

Considering the stakes, Daren buried his hesitation and managed a strained grin. “Of course, Mr. Higgins. I’ll handle it first thing tomorrow.”

Jarrett studied him, his gaze laced with contempt. Then, as if reminded of something, he tapped the armrest of his wheelchair with idle fingers.

“By the way,” he remarked offhandedly, “the twenty-fifth of this month is a good day. Let’s schedule my marriage to Ophelia for that day.”

Daren’s grin vanished.

twenty-fifth? That was only days

that

of his sister’s entanglement with Nathan collided with Jarrett’s sudden declaration, and Daren’s face flushed, stinging with the

for a fleeting moment, he was

up on his hesitation immediately. His brows knitted together, and

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Daren out of his

the rising shame and forced a strained smile—though it wavered

The date is… perfect. Ophelia marrying you is nothing short of an honor. Our

hollow, each syllable thick with bitterness he could barely conceal. His sister had disgraced the Johnson name beyond repair. Yet now that things had come this far, he had no choice but to endure it. Pride had to be sacrificed for the sake

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of courtesy, turned his wheelchair toward the study. His voice

“Then it’s settled.”