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

Chapter 1192:

But when her eyes fell on the aloof man on the sofa, a hint of vitriol flickered in her eyes, so fast that it was gone in a second.

Hailey immediately schooled her features, softening them into a pitiful expression. Her shoulders trembled in a show of pain and fear.

She looked like a frail and disheveled girl who had been gravely wronged by someone powerful.

Alex took one look at her display, and his lips curled into a cruel smile. He swirled the wine glass he was holding and glanced at the burgundy liquid sloshing inside it.

“Your little act might work on Noah, Ms. Burgess,” he said in a deceptively soft voice that carried an undertone of danger. “But I’m afraid it’s wasted on me. What’s your angle this time? You should know by now that I am nothing like Noah. I don’t fall for this kind of petty trick. I suggest you be upfront and save both of our time. If you have something else up your sleeve…”

Alex paused and fixed his piercing gaze on Hailey’s face. “Well, you can’t blame me for what might happen next.”

back suddenly breaking out in a cold sweat. Indeed, she had had enough time in the past few days to understand

Hailey had foolishly thought he was simply a

was finally showing

just difficult—this man was utterly

back, her nails biting into her palms. She blinked and

I made a mistake. But I swear, I never

hollow

tales on gα

soft, humorless laugh that made her blood turn

did, Ms. Burgess. And

at once, the air grew thick and

when he did…” Alex’s eyes narrowed into slits, his tone turning deadly as he continued, “Sadie would

from her face. She thought