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

Chapter 1173:

Sadie observed his unshakeable composure, her estimation of the man rising with each passing second.

Maintaining such control in the presence of overwhelming wealth suggested two possibilities: either he had witnessed every temptation the world could offer, or his desires transcended mere financial gain.

She decided not to beat around the bush.

“I’ll speak directly. Dr. Lawson, regarding the technology you created—the brain chip implantation that can modify or completely wipe memories—what’s the success rate?”

Stuart’s eyes narrowed, disbelief flickering across his features like lightning in a storm.

Questions hammered through his mind relentlessly. How had she discovered such classified information? How did she understand even the technical foundation of his work? And what desperation drove her to mention it now?

severe that she found herself grasping for solutions the

analyzing every possible

gaze swept the room with deliberate

the telltale pause, recognizing his

earned my complete trust. Dr.

something cold within Stuart, and the corners of his mouth curved upward in a smile that held no warmth—only bitter amusement. The concept struck him as laughably naive. Trust—genuine, unwavering loyalty—did such a thing truly exist in this ruthless

as autumn leaves, carrying

stretched between them before he moved with deliberate calm, reaching forward

handling something distasteful. His rejection resonated through the room

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action hit Sadie like a physical

the money? Of all the scenarios she had prepared for, outright rejection of payment had never crossed