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

Chapter 1002:

Hailey blinked innocently at her. Then she ran her hand down the not-so-obvious bump in her belly.

“I think you’re confused, Ms. Hudson. You didn’t address me correctly just now.” Hailey haughtily lifted her chin and continued, “I’m Patrick’s wife now—his only legitimate wife. And I am carrying his child. Shouldn’t you be calling me…”

She paused and tilted her head to the side, and when she spoke again, she emphasized every syllable of each word. “Mrs. Noel?”

A wave of nausea washed over Sadie. She couldn’t take any more of Hailey’s smug arrogance, nor was she interested in speaking to her any further.

She shot Hailey a cold, dismissive glance before turning to leave.

But Hailey acted quickly, stepping in front of Sadie to block her path. “What’s the rush, Ms. Hudson?” Then, almost as an afterthought, she added, “Oh, I almost forgot. Didn’t my husband specifically hire you to design a set of jewelry? He mentioned it was a gift… a custom-made set, just for me.”

with painful clarity. Her gaze lifted—glacial

unaffected by the frost in her

paths like this. Why don’t we sit and have a

around the medical report, her fingertips

scalding drink

her throat, she responded evenly, “That won’t

sharp and impassive. “There are pressing matters I must prioritize. As for the design—we’ll revisit that at a later date.” She pivoted to walk away, but Hailey moved to intercept, positioning herself

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faltered, replaced by something

Wall Group, aren’t you? And your entire brand is built on client-first values, right? So tell me, why am I being dismissed? Patrick said this couldn’t wait.

the thought linger, her gaze fastening onto Sadie’s with

then turned