Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21 A Drink She

Couldn’t Refuse

Kyla basked in the warm glow of the spotlight, her eyes briefly flitting to Sadie, who appeared lost and dejected. A sly smirk played at the corners of Kyla’s lips as a sense of victory surged through her.

She leaned in slightly, her voice dipping into a playfully ambiguous cadence as she addressed Platt. “You must be kidding. Mr. Wall would extend his concern to any colleague, wouldn’t he?”

She paused, letting the words hang in the air, her tone laced with a teasing suggestiveness. “After all, his kindness towards his team is quite legendary.”

Her carefully chosen words danced around the truth, insinuating yet never confirming her rumored ties to Noah. This veiled insinuation left room for rampant speculation, stirring the imaginations of her listeners.

The more experienced among the group, seasoned in corporate subtleties, caught the drift of her implications and shared knowing glances, their smiles crinkling the edges of their eyes.

As the conversation turned to more pressing matters, Mack shifted his focus, his voice imbued with a supportive undertone.

“Sadie, would you do us the honor of presenting the project to Mr. Valdez and Mr. Crawford?” His gaze fell encouragingly on Sadie, who inhaled deeply, her demeanor shifting as she steeled herself against the earlier emotions.

With a newly minted smile of confidence, she nodded. “Certainly, Mack.”

As she stepped into her professional role, Sadie seemed to transform before their eyes.

Her stance was poised, her eyes sharp and focused. Her voice resonated with clarity and conviction as she detailed the project’s merits and potential. Each movement she made was charged with assurance, painting her as the epitome of a driven and formidable leader.

Kyla’s look of slight disdain towards Sadie gradually shifted to one of seriousness.

As Sadie’s presentation unfolded, Kyla was forced to acknowledge the talent Sadie displayed, a talent that clearly justified Noah’s high opinion of her.

This acknowledgment stoked a fire of jealousy in Kyla, simmering with a quiet intensity that threatened to engulf her.

As Sadie wrapped up her detailed presentation, the room erupted in enthusiastic applause.

“Absolutely brilliant! Miss Hudson, your insight was not only enlightening but also instills a solid confidence in our future collaboration!” Platt exclaimed, leading the applause. His admiration wasn’t just professional–his eyes briefly betrayed him, lingering appreciatively on Sadie’s poised figure.

Feeling a wave of satisfaction from the reception, Sadie was nonetheless eager to conclude the meeting. The tension with Kyla hung heavily in the air, making her eager to escape the charged atmosphere. “With this in mind concerning our collaboration…” she began, aiming to steer the conversation towards finalizing their agreement.

However, Platt interrupted, his tone taking on an unsettling quality as his eyes roamed over Sadie. “Miss Hudson, while signing the contract is certainly crucial, let’s not overlook the importance of building stronger personal connections while we’re all here,” he suggested, his gaze overtly sweeping across her, pausing suggestively at her waist with a sleazy grin.