Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 447

Chapter 447 A Business

Deal

At a villa in the suburbs, Hailey glanced at the photo on her screen before turning her gaze to the distinguished man a few feet away.

As always, Noah exuded an intimidating aura.

Hailey walked over and sat down next to him, casually placing her hand in his.

Noah’s reaction was subtle yet immediate, moving his hand to dodge her touch.

Hailey noticed, of course, but she didn’t get upset. Instead, she handed him her phone.

“Look, Noah. This is Sadie Hudson, the granddaughter of Absolon Stewart and the current president of Wall Group.”

Noah stared at the photo and was momentarily lost in his thoughts.

The woman on the screen looked focused on her work but weary at the same time. Despite this, he couldn’t deny the

unique charisma she carried herself with.

More to the point, he felt a sense of familiarity toward her, even though he couldn’t recall where he had seen her before.

Hailey silently observed the shift in his expression.

“If it hadn’t been for this woman, you wouldn’t have got into a car accident three years ago and fallen into a coma. She wouldn’t have succeeded in taking all your shares.” She leaned close and added, “But don’t worry. I’ll be by your side, no

matter what happens.”

Noah locked the phone screen and tossed it aside with a humorless laugh. “You’ve been saying that for three years now.”

He knew very well what Hailey was trying to convey. He knew what he needed to do.

Hailey stiffened at his words. “I’m just concerned for you,” she said, sounding aggrieved.

Noah pressed his fingers against his temples. “It’s getting late,” he said in an indifferent tone. “I’d like to rest early.”

Before Hailey could respond, he stood up and went upstairs.

She sighed as she watched him go.

Thanks to Noah, the Burgess Group had risen from the brink of bankruptcy.

She was also able to utilize many of Wall Group’s overseas resources, making her act of saving him quite worthwhile.

In the last three years, Hailey had come to realize that Noah was a far better catch than Sutton. If he returned to the country and took back control of Wall Group, the Burgess Group would surely soar to even greater heights.

Hailey had done her homework and investigated everything there was to know about Noah. She ultimately concluded that

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Sadie posed a constant threat to her plans.

And so, she had meticulously painted Sadie as an adversary in Noah’s eyes, using his distorted memory to her advantage.

Gradually, Noah had grown to completely despise Sadie.

But in order to keep him for good, the best solution would be to have a child with him.

Unfortunately for Hailey, Noah had never touched her in the years.

What else could she do?

last three

She lay back on the sofa, feeling a little restless, when her phone rang.

It was Sutton.

Hailey’s lips curled into a sly smile. “Sutton,” she greeted playfully. “To what do I owe this pleasure. Are you missing your old flame?”

Sutton didn’t mince his words. “Let’s meet up. I know you and Patrick returned to the country ahead of schedule.”

Hailey was stunned to hear that, but she refused to give him the satisfaction of knowing he had caught her off–guard. “I must say, your intel is quite efficient.”

“What? Are you scared I would attack you or something?” Sutton chuckled. “Relax. I just want to catch up with an old friend.”

Hailey took a moment to consider it before eventually agreeing. “Where?”

“Coastal Luxe.”

Hailey hung up and threw a glance at the staircase.

Noah had been busy in the past few days, relentlessly digging into Sadie’s background.

He looked just as tired as she had on the photo as he sat at his desk. Countless documents containing information on Sadie were scattered in front of him.

Noah had lost count of the number of times he had gone over them. Even so, his instincts told him that there was more he needed to know. A part of his mind seemed to be shrouded in a thick fog, and whenever he tried to probe into it, his head would immediately get a dull ache.

He was supposed to meet Sadie on Wednesday. He had to understand his opponent fully before then.

Half an hour later. At Coastal Luxe.

A pair of arms snaked around Hailey’s waist as soon as she entered the room Sutton had booked for them. Her body stiffened at the contact.

“Still so sensitive,” Sutton whispered intimately into her ear..

Hailey whipped around and pushed him away, causing Sutton to land on the soft bed.

“What exactly do you want?” Hailey asked coldly, her brows furrowed into a frown.

“Oh, come on. Don’t be so distant.” Sutton sat up and tried to reach for her face. “We’ve had good times, haven’t we? We’ve even tried every position in bed.”

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Hailey’s expression turned even more aloof. “If you have nothing else to say, I’m leaving.”

She turned away, but Sutton grabbed her arm. “Don’t be in such a rush. I wanted to discuss a business deal with you.”

Intrigued, Hailey looked back, her eyebrows raised. “What business deal?”

Sutton moved over to the sofa and gestured for her to join him.

“A collaboration. The Burgess Group can join forces with my family, and once we bring Sadie down, we will split the Wall

Group’s assets equally.”

Hailey burst out laughing. She walked over to Sutton, but didn’t sit. Instead, she stood before him with a defiant glint in

her eyes.

“Sutton, the Burgess Group is no longer what it used to be.”

Undeterred, Sutton embraced her waist again and pulled her closer. “I know the real reason the Burgess Group shifted its

business back to the country. But you’ve just returned. You need someone to teach you the ropes around the domestic

market. This fifty–fifty split is quite suitable, don’t you think?”

Sutton’s voice carried a seductive persuasion, and Hailey felt swayed.

He was right. She and Noah had returned early for the express purpose of observing the local scene, and to assess Wall

Group’s position.

If she managed to get some information out of Sutton first, it would greatly benefit the Burgess Group.