Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 406

Chapter 406 Sawnard

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Sadie couldn’t shake the unease gnawing at her. The thought of leaving Alex alone in this condition felt impossible.

“No way. I’ll have Jim help me hire a caregiver for you!”

Alex opened his mouth to argue, but before he could get a word out, Sadie had already pulled out her phone, her fingers moving with determined urgency as she dialed Jim’s number.

As the call rang, Alex watched her, a quiet warmth stirring in his chest.

She still cared.

Jim, being the head doctor, should have had no trouble finding someone reliable to stay with him.

But the seconds dragged on, stretching into a minute, then longer. No answer.

Sadie slowly lowered her phone, a crease forming between her brows.

She was torn. Leaving Alex alone in this state didn’t sit right with her.

“Maybe I should stay. What do you think?” Sadie’s voice carried a hint of hesitation.

Alex’s eyes lit up instantly, though he was quick to school his expression into something more neutral.

“That’s really not necessary,” he said, keeping his tone casual. “You’ve got a lot on your plate already. And Averi still needs

you.”

“I’ll manage. I can finish my work tomorrow, and Carol can look after Averi for the night.” She crossed her arms, her

decision final. “So that’s that.”

A warmth spread through Alex’s chest at her unwavering stance, though he played it off with a resigned sigh. “Well, if you’re that determined… I guess I’ll have to trouble you then.”

Sadie didn’t waste another second. She pulled out her phone and tapped out a message to her driver.

“No need to pick me up. I’m staying at the hospital tonight.”

With that settled, she pocketed her phone and immediately busied herself, checking the room, adjusting Alex’s blanket- doing anything to make herself useful.

At the Quinn family’s villa.

The moment Vivi stepped through the grand entrance, a blur of motion shot toward her.

Instinct took over. She twisted to the side just in time.

CRASH! A cup shattered against the floor, jagged shards skidding across the polished marble at her feet.

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Moses stood rigid, his face red with fury, his finger trembling as he pointed at her.

“You’ve got a lot of nerve walking back into this house!” he bellowed. “Plagiarism? Do you have any idea what you’ve done? You’ve disgraced our family–dragged our name through the filth!”

“Dad, I swear, I didn’t!” Vivi said, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Still lying?” Moses’s voice rose to a roar, his eyes ablaze with fury. “The entire internet is flooded with your scandal! Do you have any idea the humiliation I’ve suffered? How am I supposed to explain this to the Olson family?”

Vivi went still. The mention of the Olson family sent a chill crawling up her spine.

“Dad, I told you I’m not marrying Anson!”

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Moses’s rage ignited like dry tinder. “You think you have a say in this?” His voice cut like a whip. “You’ll do as you’re told

The shrill sound of his phone slashed through the air before he could finish.

Moses inhaled sharply, his fury momentarily caged. He glanced at the screen–Damian.

His posture stiffened. A flicker of unease passed over his face before he forced on a fake smile and pressed the phone to

his ear.

“Hey, Damian! My dear friend!”

“Moses, I’ve heard about Vivi’s… situation,” Damian said, his words laced with quiet authority.

Moses swallowed, a bead of sweat forming at his temple. He had no choice but to push forward. “Damian, this is nothing but a misunderstanding! You know Vivi’s talent–she would never plagiarize. Someone is clearly trying to bring her down!”

A low chuckle crackled through the receiver.

“Whether it’s true or not is irrelevant now.” Damian’s voice was cool, detached. “My family cannot accept a granddaughter

-in–law with a scandal–ridden reputation. Moses, don’t take this personally, but if Vivi’s name isn’t cleared, consider the

engagement off.”

Moses felt a jolt of panic, cold sweat breaking out along his forehead.

With Vivi’s situation as it was, any hope of securing a marriage with Noah was already lost. The Quinn family’s ambitions,

their future, all hinged on this connection to the Olsons now. Without it, their social standing would plummet.

Desperate, he rushed to placate Damian.

“Damian, you’re absolutely right,” he said hastily. “But don’t worry–I’ll handle this. I’ll make sure everything is resolved.”

A heavy silence lingered on the other end of the line before Damian finally spoke again, his tone shifting. “I hear the

international film star Zoe Travis is returning to the country for her wedding. Vivi’s mentor, Amy, happens to be a close friend of hers. You’d be wise to seize this opportunity.”

Moses’s mind clicked into gear, his anxiety momentarily replaced by a spark of hope.

Zoe’s wedding was a golden opportunity.

If Amy could be persuaded to recommend Vivi as the designer for Zoe’s wedding jewelry, it could be the lifeline they

needed.

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A high–profile endorsement from Zoe would be enough to erase the scandal.

Even if Zoe didn’t speak on Vivi’s behalf, simply having her jewelry featured at the wedding would give them the leverage to rebuild Vivi’s shattered reputation.

Moses’s voice grew animated as the realization set in.

“Damian, rest assured–I’ll make sure Vivi gets this project!”

As soon as he ended the call, he turned to Vivi, his expression a volatile mix of frustration and expectation.

“You heard everything, didn’t you?” His voice cut through the air like a blade, heavy with expectation. “No excuses. Do whatever it takes to secure this project!”

A tight knot formed in Vivi’s stomach. Amy, her mentor–the one who had always favored Sadie. What were the odds Amy would entrust something so significant to her instead?

For a fleeting second, doubt flickered in her eyes. But defiance wasn’t an option. She pressed her lips together, forcing down the wave of unease rising in her chest.

“…I understand, Dad.”

Moses studied her for a beat, then exhaled, his rigid stance easing ever so slightly.

“And one more thing-” Moses’s voice was firm, leaving no room for argument. “Even if you refuse to marry Anson, you must keep the Olson family on our side. Once the partnership agreement is in place, we’ll handle everything else.”

Vivi tightened her fists at her sides. She bit her lip harder but, in the end, she could only nod.

Without another word, she turned and retreated to her room, her body heavy with exhaustion.

Amy? How was she supposed to face her now?

But… this project was her only way forward.