Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 254

Chapter 254 It Must Have

Cost A Fortune

The Starlight Gala shimmered with extravagance–crystal chandeliers spilled golden light over a crowd draped in luxury. A velvet–red carpet stretched ahead, a celestial path leading straight into the realm of the elite.

Sadie stepped inside, her floor–length gown a masterpiece of sophistication.

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Every stitch and fold seemed sculpted to complement her silhouette, an effortless display of poise and confidence.

“Never thought I’d see Sadie here.”

“That gown must have cost a fortune.”

“I heard her latest designs are turning heads again. Maybe she’s reclaiming her throne.”

Murmurs drifted toward Sadie, heavy with curiosity and judgment. Sadie barely acknowledged them, offering only a knowing smirk as she moved through the hall, each step as measured as a queen’s.

Cameras erupted in flashes, their relentless bursts carving her presence into the night.

Then, just as she settled into her seat, the air shifted. A subtle but unmistakable ripple of awe swept through the room.

Noah had arrived.

True to form, Noah commanded the room the moment he stepped in. His custom–tailored suit draped flawlessly over his broad frame, every detail accentuating his quiet dominance. There was an effortless grace to the way he moved–calculated yet natural, a presence both magnetic and inescapable.

At his side, her arm delicately intertwined with his, stood Kyla.

Draped in a champagne–colored gown that shimmered under the lights, she was the picture of elegance, her poised demeanor complemented by a soft, practiced smile. Together, they looked almost surreal–a portrait of perfection, effortlessly composed.

“They’re breathtaking, like something out of a fairy tale.”

“Mr. Wall and Miss Wade–what a flawless match.”

Admiration rippled through the crowd, their voices hushed yet brimming with envy and awe.

Sadie lowered her gaze, her thick lashes casting faint shadows across her cheekbones, concealing whatever flicker of

emotion might have surfaced.

Three years ago, she had already seen this sight unfold time and time again. Three years ago, she had already stopped

longing for what could have been.

“Strange, though… why aren’t they married yet?”

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“Who knows?” A sly chuckle followed. “Maybe Mr. Wall isn’t done enjoying the game.”

The speculative whispers slithered through the air, brushing against Sadie’s ears like unwelcome ghosts. Her grip tightened around her handbag, her knuckles blanching from the force.

She willed herself to shut it all out—not to look, not to listen.

Under the banquet hall’s shimmering lights, she sat alone at her table, her posture composed but her mind an unsteady

battlefield.

Then, without warning, someone slid into the seat beside her–a figure draped in champagne silk–Kyla.

To Sadie, she was the woman Noah had chosen, the one who still stood by his side after all these years.

The faint scent of jasmine followed Kyla as she idly tapped her crimson–painted nails against the table, each click

deliberate, calculated.

“Three years, Miss Hudson,” she murmured. “And yet, you’re still lingering like a shadow.”

Sadie met her gaze, her expression unshaken. “I could say the same, Miss Wade.”

For a fraction of a second, Kyla’s polished exterior cracked, her lips pressing into a thin line before she released a low, mirthless laugh. “What exactly do you think you are?” She sneered. “A discarded woman shackled with a child? Do you

honestly believe you stand a chance against me?”

A slow, knowing smile played on Sadie’s lips.

“What I am is irrelevant,” she said coolly. “What matters is that Noah has never once admitted you are his.”

The air between them turned electric, hostility simmering beneath their exchange.

Then, as if on cue, a banquet staff member approached their table, bowing slightly before addressing Kyla with crisp

politeness. “I apologize, Miss Wade, but this section is reserved for the top international designers. Your seat is further

back.”

Kyla’s smile faltered, stiffening into something unnatural. She turned, pointing straight at Sadie. “Her?” Kyla’s voice dripped

with disbelief, her perfectly arched brows drawing together in disdain. “You’re telling me she’s a top international designer?”

The staff member gave a polite nod. “Yes, Miss Wade. Sandra is one of our distinguished guests this evening.”

A flush of humiliation crept up Kyla’s neck, burning as though she had been struck.

She turned back to Sadie, her eyes blazing with jealousy. “How on earth did you earn a seat here?”

Sadie remained unfazed. With effortless elegance, she lifted a glass of champagne, her slender fingers tracing the delicate

stem as she took an unhurried sip. “It appears you’re out of the loop.” A pause, deliberate. “I am Sandra.”

Kyla froze, recalling Jordyn had mentioned this to her months ago.

She still couldn’t accept that Sadie, the woman she had scorned for years, was the renowned jewelry designer, Sandra.

Her lips parted, but no words escaped.

Sadie set down her glass with quiet finality, her expression composed yet laced with an unmistakable edge. “Is there anything else, Miss Wade?” she asked, her voice smooth as silk, yet sharp enough to cut. “If not, I’d prefer not to be disturbed.”

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Kyla’s jaw clenched. The sting of defeat was unbearable, but she had no choice but to swallow it. With a sharp flick of her

wrist, she stood up and strode away.

The murmurs surged almost instantly.