Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 499

Chapter 499 I Didn’t Mean

To Kill Him!

Hailey’s expression betrayed no surprise; instead, there was a hint of relief.

She was pleased that Sadie had been arrested.

With a slight smile and a touch of regret in her voice, she said, “Sutton was a Wall. Ms. Hudson is ruthless with her rivals –she didn’t even spare her own family.”

Noah’s response was icy. “I didn’t say Sadie was the murderer. The investigation is still ongoing.”

He reached into his pocket and placed a photograph on the coffee table.

The photo displayed a distinctive pendant from a handbag.

Hailey’s eyes narrowed slightly at the sight.

That pendant… Her heart raced, a wave of dread sweeping over her.

Pretending to be intrigued, she picked up the photo.

“Oh? Isn’t this the pendant from my bag? I’ve been looking for it for days. It turns out it…”

She stopped, looking up at Noah with feigned confusion.

“Noah, where did you find this? Where is it?”

Noah’s look was frosty. “It’s with the police. Specifically, it was found on Sutton’s body. They think it might have been left by the murderer.”

Hailey’s complexion drained. The photo trembled in her hand and fell to the carpet. She couldn’t hold Noah’s gaze; her eyes flicked around, seeking an exit.

Noah watched her closely, his face unreadable.

His tone was sharp, pressing her. “The truth will surface eventually. Hailey, what really happened?”

Panicking, Hailey knew she couldn’t keep up her facade. Tears filled her eyes, and she grabbed Noah’s arm.

“Noah, I… I had no choice! It was Sutton who cornered me first!”

She sobbed uncontrollably, her body shaking.

“He approached me that day–he tried to… he tried to assault me. I just reacted. I didn’t mean to kill him!”

She deliberately omitted any reference to her past involvement with Sutton.

Noah observed her breakdown, but his expression remained detached, the disappointment evident as any sympathy faded.

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Chapter 499 1 Didn’t Mean To Kill Him!

Was this the compassionate woman he once knew?

Hailey noticed his silence, her desperation intensifying.

“Noah, have you forgotten? Three years ago, I saved your life! If it hadn’t been for me, you might still be in a hospital bed!”

She attempted to manipulate him with guilt.

“Besides, Sadie’s been arrested, right? Can’t we just let this go?”

Noah couldn’t suppress a bitter laugh.

Was Hailey really going to let someone else bear the blame for her own doing?

He had once believed Sadie to be cunning and ruthless.

However, recent interactions had revealed a different side of her, while Hailey- the woman he thought he knew–now

seemed the true villain.

With a weary sigh, Noah summoned his bodyguards.

“Keep her confined to the villa. Make sure she doesn’t leave.”

Hailey’s eyes widened in shock.

“Noah! What are you doing? How could you do this to me?”

She struggled as two bodyguards held her firmly.

“Let go of me! Noah, let me explain!”

Her pleas and screams fell on deaf ears as Noah turned away. The bodyguards then pulled Hailey away.

Silence settled over the room.

Noah massaged his temples, then walked into his study.

He picked up the phone and called his assistant, Jack Ashton.

“Look into the details of Sutton’s murder. Also, find out what Sutton had over Hailey that pushed her to this extreme.”

Before Jack could reply, Noah added, “And see to it that Sadie is treated fairly at the police station.”