Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 488

Chapter 488 They’re All Waiting

Noah, to everyone’s surprise, had no objections to participating in the group activity. Perhaps the memory loss had altered his disposition.

Sadie pushed aside her thoughts and simply nodded.

Averi instantly lit up. “Yes! Time for barbecue!”

That evening, the resort’s outdoor grilling area glowed under bright lights.

The air was filled with the enticing scent of sizzling meat.

Sadie sat in her wheelchair, with the ever–energetic Averi by her side.

Across from them, Blaine and Tina focused on flipping the skewers over the fire.

Isabel, valuing her peace and quiet at this stage in life, had retired to her room early.

Blaine grabbed a skewer of grilled chicken wings, handed it to Averi, and took a long drink from his beer bottle.

“Didn’t expect to see everyone here,” he commented, his eyes eventually settling on Noah–more specifically, on the silver mask covering his face.

“Hey, Mr. Noel, it’s not often we get a chance to unwind. Doesn’t that mask get annoying?” Blaine teased. “Why not take it off? We’re all familiar faces.” He smirked, dragging out his words. “Or are you hiding something?”

His remark was direct.

Sadie’s chest tightened.

She shot Blaine a sharp look, silently signaling him to drop it.

“Mr. Noel just prefers to keep a low profile–unlike you, always demanding attention,” she said coolly.

Before Blaine could respond, Tina snatched a freshly grilled beef skewer and shoved it into his mouth. “Just eat! Why do you talk so much?”

Blaine, mouth full, mumbled something incoherent but didn’t take offense.

Laughter rippled through the group, restoring the lighthearted atmosphere.

As everyone laughed and enjoyed the rare moment of leisure, Blaine’s phone rang on the table.

The name “Coyle” flashed on the screen.

Blaine arched an eyebrow, amusement flickering in his gaze. That cunning old fox was certainly impatient.

Casually, he picked up the call, pressed the speaker button, and leaned back.

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“Hello? Who’s this?” he asked, feigning ignorance.

On the other end, Coyle’s voice carried a cautious yet overly polite tone. “Blaine, it’s me, Coyle. I hope I’m not disturbing

you?”

Blaine chuckled. “Oh, Mr. Wall. What’s up?”

Coyle hesitated before speaking again, his tone even more deferential. “I wanted to ask if you’ve seen Sadie. Has she agreed

to return to the company?”

Feigning realization, Blaine dramatically slapped his forehead. “Oh! That totally slipped my mind, Mr. Wall! I got so caught up in the fun today that I haven’t gotten around to it.”

He paused before adding dismissively, “Tell you what, I’ll make sure to ask her tomorrow. Hello? Hello? Mr. Wall? The reception here is terrible–I can barely hear you. Let’s chat later!”

Without waiting for a reply, Blaine promptly ended the call.

With swift precision, he blocked the number and powered off his phone in one smooth motion.

The group watched him, each reacting differently.

Sadie sighed, shaking her head. Blaine was getting craftier by the day.

Tina barely held back her laughter.

Noah, still masked, remained unreadable, though his grip on the wine glass stilled briefly.

Meanwhile, in the chairman’s office at Wall Group, Coyle stared at his phone in disbelief.

Terrible reception? No–Blaine had intentionally hung up on him.

Coyle dialed again, unwilling to give up.

“Sorry, the number you are trying to reach is currently unavailable…”

The robotic voice only confirmed what he dreaded.

Even a fool would understand now. He’d been played! That little punk had deceived him–and taken his black card in the