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

Chapter 1303:

After a moment’s deliberation, Hailey strode to the door with newfound purpose. “I need to speak with Mr. Howe’s assistant, Beal Martin.”

The guards stationed outside fixed her with skeptical stares. “What business do you have with Mr. Martin, Ms. Burgess?”

Hailey allowed a flicker of maternal concern to cross her features. “Salex needs several items. I hope Mr. Martin can arrange to purchase them.”

The guards exchanged a meaningful look. Then one, recalling Alex’s explicit orders to accommodate every request from Hailey and Salex—especially anything concerning the boy—nodded. “Give us a moment.” He pivoted and disappeared down the corridor.

Within minutes, Beal appeared in the doorway. His face was carved from stone, though his eyes burned with suspicious intensity. Recognition sparked in his mind—this was the same woman who had tried to extract information from him before, earning herself a stern warning. Now she had boldly summoned him to her presence. What scheme was brewing in that desperate mind of hers?

saw him, Hailey cut straight to the chase.

daggers as arctic fury flooded his expression. The foolish woman had completely ignored his earlier threat. This reckless creature possessed

his demeanor. “I propose an alliance,” she

bargaining power? She could barely guarantee her own survival—what assets could she possibly offer? The delusion

had seldom faced such blatant disrespect in her privileged life. She

clenched teeth.

her favor. Instead, Beal’s smirk deepened, amusement dancing in his eyes. Burgess family or not—what difference did it make? No matter her status, she remained a prisoner in Alex’s grasp, stripped of any real autonomy. Beal assumed she expected someone to risk everything to

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creased briefly, then a glimmer of realization softened her features. “I’m not asking you to rescue