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

Chapter 1276:

She scanned the hallway. Deserted.

Once she ensured the coast was clear, she leaned close to the suite door, slightly turning her head to peer through the narrow opening.

The lighting inside was faint.

Alex lounged at the table, radiating cool dominance.

Across from him sat Malcolm—visibly unraveling. Sweat drenched his forehead, and his shirt was half undone. He clutched his hands together, eyes wild with dread.

“Mr. Howe, you have to help me! I did everything exactly as you instructed. And now Wall Group is threatening me with a lawsuit. They claim I’ve provoked internal conflict and are holding me accountable. What am I supposed to do now?” Malcolm’s voice cracked, nearly breaking.

breath of smoke, his gaze drifting lazily

icy and deliberate, sliced through the air. “I warned you clearly—whatever you do, keep Sadie out of it. You were free to stir the pot however you

from Malcolm’s

reply confirmed he had no

don’t expect me to stay quiet. I’ve got receipts. I’ll blow the lid off everything. Hailey’s secret child,

chill swept through the air around Alex, as if the temperature had dropped with his mood. He rose slowly, each

warmth that usually lit his gaze—now, his eyes blazed with a sharp,

unease passed

voice cracking under pressure. “I’m warning you—don’t do anything reckless! If anything

content

in his voice betrayed the fear clawing

silence, the threat of action