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.

only days

everything that had

with Jarrett’s sudden

and for a fleeting moment, he was completely at a

brows knitted together, and a flicker

Or have you and

jolted Daren

shame and forced a strained smile—though

Ophelia marrying you is nothing

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

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unmoved by the thin layer of courtesy, turned his wheelchair toward the study. His

“Then it’s settled.”