Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188 The Diamond Was Missing

Tina beamed with visible enthusiasm, her eyes sparkling as she gushed, “Sadie, you have to admit Mr. Wall is not only generous but also ridiculously handsome and wealthy!”

She clasped her hands together as if in awe. “He truly values what your studio created.”

“Absolutely! His generosity is unmatched!”

Sadie’s colleagues joined in with equal enthusiasm, the studio echoing with laughter and infused with a warm, familial

vibe.

Sadie scanned the room, her heart swelling with a sense of belonging as she absorbed the cheerful scene.

However, the light–hearted atmosphere soon gave way to hushed whispers and speculative murmurs.

A young designer leaned in close to the one next to her, voice dropping to a secretive whisper. “Did you hear? Kyla was let go from the Wall Group.”

“You’ve got to be kidding. Kyla is one of the best, isn’t she?”

“I swear it’s true. A friend working in Wall Group’s legal department told me personally.”

“Does this mean… Mr. Wall and Kyla are finally getting married? Is she stepping down to become Mrs. Wall?”

Curious eyes suddenly turned towards Sadie, their expressions a mix of intrigue and expectation.

One particularly bold colleague, a mischievous grin tugging at her lips, ventured, “Sadie, you’ve been with Wall Group for a long time. You must have heard some juicy stories, right? What’s the real scoop with Mr. Wall and Kyla?”

Sadie froze for a moment, caught off guard by the sudden inquiry. She forced a smile onto her lips but didn’t respond. With a quick turn, she stepped back into her office.

“Everyone, stop wasting time on gossip and get back to work!” Tina commanded, her voice cutting through the mounting whispers with clear authority.

As the office door clicked shut behind her, it muffled the bustling chatter outside.

Leaning against the cool, sturdy door, Sadie released a long, weary sigh.

She massaged her temples gently, her expression creased with evident exhaustion.

Kyla got fired. And… Noah seemed completely out of character today.

Suddenly, a series of soft knocks echoed at the door. The sound snapped her out of her reverie.

“Come in,” she called out while walking towards her chair.

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The door opened to reveal Tina, who stepped in with a comforting presence, her hands cradling a cup of steaming coffee.

“Sadie, are you alright?”

Her voice dripped with concern as she set the coffee down on the cluttered desk.

Sadie managed a weak nod and a subdued smile. “I’m fine, just feeling a bit tired. What’s up, Tina? What brings you here?” she inquired, her tone lightening a touch.

With a playful wink, Tina settled into the chair across from her. “Of course I’m here to celebrate with you. Also, I’ve brought the payment receipt.” She paused, her eyes twinkling with mischief. “You know, every time I step into this studio, it makes me want to leave Wall Group and join your team. Everyone here is so talented and supportive, and the clients?

Incredibly generous.”

With a theatrical flourish, Tina pretended to count stacks of bills, her voice tinged with awe. “Ten million dollars! Holy crap!

I couldn’t make that in a hundred lifetimes!”

Just as the laughter was fading, the studio door slammed open with a jarring crash.

Pierre, Sadie’s assistant, stumbled in, his usual composure shattered, his face drained of color.

“Miss… Miss Hudson, there’s bad news,” he stammered, breathless from urgency.

The light–hearted atmosphere snapped like a fragile thread.

Tina’s smile faded into a mask of concern, mirroring the sudden tension that gripped the room.

Sadie’s stomach clenched with a sinking feeling, an ominous premonition creeping up her spine.

She drew a deep, steadying breath, her brows furrowing with determination. “Pierre, slow down. Breathe. Then tell me,

what’s going on?”

Pierre inhaled shakily, his voice barely above a whisper. “The… the Cardilla Pink Diamond… it’s gone, missing.”

“What?” Sadie’s voice cracked in disbelief, her hand accidentally sweeping a pile of documents off her desk. Papers fluttered

to the floor like fallen leaves, scattering in a chaotic dance as her complexion paled.

The Cardilla Pink Diamond, the irreplaceable gemstone that was the heart of Leanna’s “Ten Year Promise,” priceless in both

value and prestige.

Dread pooled in Sadie’s chest as the room seemed to tilt around her, her vision dimming with the weight of the

catastrophe.

If they had to find a replacement now, especially from an international source, meeting the looming deadline would be

nothing short of a miracle.

Sadie shut her eyes for a fleeting moment, summoning every ounce of her will to maintain her composure. Panic was not

an option here,

“What in the world has happened? Lay it out for me–clearly,” she demanded, her voice quivering yet imbued with an