Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202 Going Up The

Mountain

Light rain persisted throughout the night and continued as dawn broke.

Clouds covered the sky completely, leaving the roads wet and shiny.

Carol showed up early.

Sadie asked her to take care of Averi as she got ready to leave.

She had an important task today.

She was dressed in a dark trench coat with her hair loosely tied, a few strands softly outlining her finely shaped face.

As she gripped the business card Leanna had provided, her face was set with determination.

“Take me to Stonemont Estate, please,” she said to the cab driver.

The cab driver looked hesitant as he scrutinized the blurry mountain road through the windshield.

“The road up the mountain is dangerous, especially with all this rain. If we run into trouble…” he explained, his voice

trailing off.

“I’ll pay extra,” Sadie promptly responded.

After a brief pause, the driver started the engine.

Stonemont Estate was already on Sadie’s mind.

The estate was owned by Eva, who was well–known for being a tough negotiator.

Securing a partnership would not only solidify but possibly enhance her studio’s standing significantly.

As they drove up the winding path, the rain grew heavier. Even with the windshield wipers moving fast, the thick fog

remained difficult to clear.

Upon reaching the midpoint of the ascent, the driver abruptly hit the brakes.

“I’m sorry, miss, but it’s too risky to continue. The road is too slick,” he said, fear evident in his pale face and trembling

voice.

Despair gripped Sadie as she realized the driver’s concerns were valid. The mountain path was both narrow and steep, made treacherous by the rain.

Attempting to maintain her composure, she said, “Sir, I’ll pay triple. Would you please take me to the top?”

But the driver was resolute in his refusal.

“It’s not about the money, miss. I have a family to think about, and I can’t risk our lives over this.”

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Sadie opened her mouth to protest, but the driver continued, “I’m sorry, miss, but this is as far as I go.”

A wave of anxiety washed over Sadie, though she understood his point.

After paying him, she watched as the cab turned and vanished into the rainy mist.

Standing alone at the roadside, Sadie paused, her gaze fixed on the mountain path now shrouded in rain and fog, feeling a

surge of helplessness.

deep

Her umbrella was up, but it hardly kept the relentless rain at bay. Her coat was quickly drenched, sending chills deep into

her bones.

With each step she took, the muddy road became tougher to tread.

Yet, she pressed on, her jaw set firmly.

From the misty haze, a black Maybach glided silently toward her.

Hope sparked in Sadie’s chest. She might still find a way forward!

She stepped boldly into the road, waving down the approaching vehicle.

The car slowed to a halt and the window slid down, revealing a face that was familiar yet unsettling.

Noah was inside, looking as refined and unruffled as always.

His gaze, unreadable as ever, landed on the soaked figure of Sadie standing in the rain.

Sadie stood still, shocked.

What shocked her even more was that Kyla was sitting beside him, her sleek hair cascading over her shoulders, her

makeup impeccable, dressed in a white gown that accentuated her allure.

Seeing Kyla free so soon from the police station was beyond Sadie’s expectations.

A heaviness descended upon her heart.

She remembered the previous evening when Noah had shown up outside her apartment building, likely there to confront