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

Chapter 1305:

Beal dropped his gaze and replied with quiet respect, “Understood, Mr. Perry.”

No question remained about Humphrey’s intentions.

Eastwood Manor buzzed with quiet activity as Blaine pulled up in his striking sports car. His trademark grin was warm and easy, though a glimmer of calculation hid in his eyes. Without hesitation, he crossed the driveway and walked into the lobby, each step brisk and sure.

“I need to speak with your manager,” he said softly, though no one could miss the command in his voice.

A roundbellied man in a crisp suit hurried over, wiping sweat from his brow. “Mr. Castro, it’s an honor to have you with us. How can I assist you today?”

the day Sutton died. I want to speak

He looked away, suddenly nervous. A shadow passed over his features as he realized the bind he was in. “I’m very sorry, Mr. Castro, but you understand how the service industry goes. There’s a constant flow of new faces. Just last month, we had to replace the entire staff at the manor. The people

impossible to hide. Dismissed a month ago? That timing was far too coincidental. He leaned in and asked, “What about their files? You keep staff records, don’t you?

head, his voice trembling. “It’s not that simple, sir. With

fool, tricked by such a tale? Anyone could see he was lying. Watching Blaine’s steady silence, the manager’s anxiety grew. Sweat tracked down his cheeks, and a cold fear twisted in his

breath and finally waved the manager off. “Never mind. If they’re truly gone, I won’t cause you any trouble. I’ll just head to the police

walk away. The manager, believing the ordeal was over, nearly collapsed with relief. His shoulders slumped and he finally breathed

much escaped Blaine’s sharp gaze, and he saw the flicker