Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 143

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That place…

Sadie maintained a composed expression, feigning nonchalance as she inquired, “What’s wrong with Amberhollow? It’s

just another project.”

Tina gave her a knowing look, leaning in and whispering mysteriously, “That Amberhollow project is notorious for being a tough assignment! Many companies have struggled there. And now Mr. Wall sent Kyla to handle it? Doesn’t that seem odd?”

Sadie felt a flutter of anxiety, her grip tightening on the milkshake cup unwittingly.

She lowered her eyes to conceal the unease flickering within them.

Tina took a sip of her milkshake, let out a satisfied sigh, and then, as if struck by a sudden thought, looked up at Sadie.

“By the way, Sadie, are you free tonight after work? How about we go shopping?”

Sadie pondered for a moment and then shook her head, her voice tinged with regret. “I can’t tonight. The design

department is having a gathering event.”

“Oh?” Tina’s face fell slightly. “Well, alright. Maybe another time.”

She leaned closer, her voice dropping to a murmur. “Just be careful around that Jordyn. She’s trouble.”

Sadie offered a wry smile at Tina’s dramatic tone.

“I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for the warning.”

After a bit more small talk, Tina left.

“Sadie, let’s go. We’re heading out for karaoke!” At round 5:30 p.m., Jordyn burst into Sadie’s office.

Before Sadie could react, Jordyn was pulling her away. A design draft still in hand, Sadie nearly collided with the desk edge.

“Wait, I haven’t-”

“Oh, come on, what are you waiting for? Everyone’s already waiting!” Jordyn exclaimed, dragging Sadie out.

Jordyn, dressed in a form–fitting dress that highlighted her figure, led Sadie with a seemingly friendly grip that was surprisingly forceful.

Sadie attempted to pull away several times but found it difficult to escape Jordyn’s strong hold.

Sadie had assumed that a gathering for the design department would be held at a restaurant.

However, Jordyn led her to a karaoke bar in a bustling district instead.

The neon lights of the karaoke bar flashed rhythmically, and loud music blared from inside, contrasting sharply with the type of dinner gathering Sadie had envisioned.

Upon entering the private room, Sadie was dismayed to find it filled exclusively with male colleagues–many of whom

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were visibly overweight, some sporting potbellies–engaged in raucous drinking games. The atmosphere was more rowdy

than professional.

A sense of unease washed over Sadie.

She discreetly pulled out her phone and sent a quick text to Alex, hoping for some support or advice.

Meanwhile, back at Wall Group’s CEO office, Noah was wrapping up his day.

He had just finished sending an email when he glanced at the wall clock and noted it was six in the evening

He stood, ready to leave, but as he passed by Sadie’s office, and noticed its emptiness with the lights still on and an

unfinished design draft on the computer screen, his brow furrowed in concern.

He summoned Samuel. “Where is the design department? They’re leaving this early?”

Samuel appeared equally perplexed. “I… I’m not sure either, sir.”

Just then, Tina happened to walk by with a stack of documents. Catching sight of Noah, she quickly chimed in, “Mr. Wall,

the design department is at a gathering event tonight.”

“A gathering event?” Noah’s voice carried a hint of suspicion. “I wasn’t informed about this.”

Tina hesitated before responding, “It seems… it’s organized by Jordyn.”

A subtle shift flickered across Noah’s expression.

He turned and left the office without another word.

Tina watched his departing figure and let out a quiet sigh.

Meanwhile, back in the chaotic atmosphere of the karaoke bar’s private room, Sadie found herself encircled by several male

colleagues, each one pressing her to drink.

Despite her polite refusals, their persistence intensified.

Jordyn observed from a distance, a smirk curling her lips as she relished Sadie’s evident discomfort, her eyes shimmering with spite.

“Come on, Sadie, just one more drink!” urged a colleague, raising his glass. The strong scent of alcohol mingled with his

cheap cologne was overwhelming.

“I really can’t drink anymore,” Sadie implored, angling her body away to avoid his proximity.

Another colleague chimed in, snatching the glass from Sadie’s grasp to fill it with liquor. “Oh, come on, it’s just one drink.

What’s the big deal?”

Sadie’s expression tightened as she noticed an unusual, overly sweet odor emanating from the drink.

She discreetly placed the glass down, scanning the room.

Maintaining her composure, she declined once more. “I’m really sorry, I have something important to take care of later.”

“Something important?” Another colleague scoffed, reaching out to touch her face. “Sounds like an excuse to me.”

Sadie dodged swiftly, avoiding his hand and the uncomfortable situation escalating around her.

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