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.

a breath of smoke, his gaze drifting lazily

agreed upon?” Alex’s tone, 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 liked—as long as she remained untouched. But you didn’t listen.

drained from

had no interest in

in this together, Mr. Howe!” he growled. “Let me be absolutely clear—if you hang me out to dry, don’t expect me to stay quiet. I’ve got receipts. I’ll blow the lid off everything. Hailey’s secret child, your dirty tricks to ruin Noah… all of it. If I go

through the air around Alex, as if the temperature had dropped with his mood. He

his gaze—now, his

A tremor of unease passed through him, and he instinctively retreated

cracking under pressure. “I’m warning you—don’t do anything

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wobble in his voice

was terrifying in his silence, the threat of action more potent than