Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 190

Chapter 190 Another Way

“Immediately get in touch with the Howe Group’s PR team, and tell them to pull out all the stops to support Sadie’s studio in swaying public opinion. We need to soften the blow of this scandal!” Alex commanded with urgency.

“Right away, Mr. Howe.” The assistant nodded briskly, turning to exit the room.

“Hold on a second!” Alex’s voice halted him in his tracks just as his hand touched the door handle. “Check with our business contacts–see if they can source another Cardilla Pink Diamond.”

The assistant froze, his eyes widening slightly. “Mr. Howe, are you suggesting-”

“Just give it a shot,” Alex interjected firmly.

The assistant lingered at the door, uncertainty flickering in his eyes before he ventured, “Mr. Howe, if my memory serves me right, your mother has a necklace featuring a Cardilla Pink Diamond. It was the birthday present you gave her last year.”

Alex’s head snapped up, a flicker of realization crossing his face. How could he have overlooked that?

With the stakes high and no time to waste, his resolve hardened.

Alex rose from his chair, a determined glint in his eyes.

“Prepare the car. We’re heading to Howe Manor immediately.”

Not daring to stall, the assistant quickly turned and rushed off to handle the arrangements.

Under the vast, star–speckled night sky, a sleek black Lincoln rolled to a graceful stop in front of the stately Howe Manor.

“Alex, you are home!”

As Alex entered the living room, a voice filled with joy greeted him.

It was his mother, Susannah Howe, perched elegantly on an antique mahogany sofa, her fingers absentmindedly caressing a bracelet. Her face was a portrait of warmth and kindness, lit by a gentle, welcoming smile.

She wore a deep purple silk dress that draped gracefully over her frame, a testament to her timeless elegance. Her hair was coiffed into a perfect bun at the nape of her neck, and her poise was the epitome of grace and refinement.

Alex hastened to her side, bending slightly to bring himself closer to her. “Mom, why are you still up so late?” he asked, his

tone laced with concern.

“I got word of your return and couldn’t possibly sleep until I saw you with my own eyes. You never take proper care of yourself, you know. How many times have I told you to meet a nice girl and start a family? But no, you never listen.”

Susannah chided her son playfully, though her eyes twinkled with unspoken affection.

With a mix of concern and motherly fuss, she inquired, “Have you had dinner? Should I have the kitchen whip up something for you, perhaps a late–night snack?”

With a faint smile, Alex shook his head ever so slightly. “No, thanks, Mom. Actually, there’s something I need to talk to you

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about.”

Susannah’s eyes captured Alex’s anxious demeanor. “What’s on your mind? Is everything alright?”

Alex paused, gathering his thoughts. “Mom, do you still have the Cardilla Pink Diamond necklace I gave you last birthday?” Susannah’s eyebrows lifted in mild surprise before she nodded affirmatively. “Of course, I still have it. Why do you ask?”

“I have a friend who’s in a tight spot and desperately needs a Cardilla Pink Diamond…” Alex began, his voice trailing off as he searched for the right words.

Before he could get to the point, Susannah swiftly interrupted.

With a perceptive look, she watched Alex closely, the corners of her mouth curling with quiet amusement. “A friend, you say? This wouldn’t be a young woman, would it?”

Alex’s face tensed subtly, a clear sign he was caught off guard. He shifted uncomfortably under Susannah’s scrutinizing gaze. “Mom, it’s not like that. She’s really just a friend, and she’s in trouble. What do you think I should do?”

Years of knowing him inside out made it easy–Susannah instantly spotted the unease creeping into his normally composed demeanor.

It appeared that Alex, typically detached around women, might indeed have a crush on someone.

She chuckled softly, reaching out to give his hand a reassuring squeeze, “Just look at you–so worried and tense.”

Turning around to address a maid who stood at the ready, Susannah commanded in a clear voice, “Go grab the Cardilla Pink Diamond necklace and bring it to me.”

With swift movements, the maid fetched the necklace. Under the gentle glow of the chandelier, the resplendent pink diamond emitted a brilliant sparkle.

Susannah took the necklace box herself and extended it towards Alex with a gentle flourish. “Here, take this,” she offered.

Alex’s fingers tightened around the box, his gaze deliberately avoiding Susannah’s inquisitive eyes.

“Alex, when do you plan to introduce this young lady to me?” Susannah inquired, her voice laced with a mix of curiosity

and expectation.

Alex gripped the box even tighter, skillfully dodging her question. “Mom, it’s getting late. You should rest now.”

With those words, he turned and hurried out of Howe Manor.

From the doorway, Susannah watched her son’s departing silhouette, her head gently shaking in a mix of amusement and resignation, yet her eyes shimmered with undisguised affection.

Alex remained distant, his demeanor reserved as ever.

The black Lincoln melted away into the shadowy embrace of the night once more.

In the quiet sanctuary of the back seat, Alex gently lifted the lid of the small, elegant box, revealing the glimmering pink diamond nestled within. His eyes lingered on its radiant hue.