Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 500

Chapter 500 It Was That Popular

Blaine was acutely aware that he needed to quickly look into the pendant to clear Sadie’s name.

Just as the elevator doors slid open, he collided with a small figure.

Tina, clutching a stack of documents, staggered back, almost losing her balance.

“Ouch!”

She looked up, recognizing Blaine.

After steadying herself and adjusting her glasses, she began, “Mr. Castro, where are you going? Aren’t you aware there’s a department meeting at three this afternoon? You…”

Before she could finish, Blaine had brushed past, his rapid stride toward the company’s entrance signaling urgency.

Tina stood there, bewildered.

What was happening? Was this some kind of emergency?

Holding her documents tightly, she hurried after Blaine.

“Mr. Castro, wait up!”

Reaching his car, Blaine swung the door open.

He paused, noticing Tina had managed to catch up, panting.

He realized that as a man, he would attract too much attention inquiring about the bag at the luxury boutique.

Tina would be the perfect companion.

He motioned for her to join him.

“Hop in.”

Tina, slightly perplexed but noting Blaine’s grave demeanor, climbed into the passenger seat without further questions.

As they drove toward the city center, Blaine quickly filled her in on Sadie’s arrest and the mysterious pendant.

Tina’s complexion paled as she absorbed the news.

Sadie? Accused of murder? How could that be?

It had to be a setup.

Anger tightened her grip on the documents.

Thirty minutes later, they pulled up in front of an opulent boutique.

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They exited the car, Blaine now sporting his customary sardonic grin.

He casually draped an arm around Tina’s shoulders, feigning intimacy.

Feeling slightly awkward but committed to aiding Sadie, Tina leaned into the role.

They were greeted warmly by a uniformed clerk as they entered the boutique.

“Good afternoon, sir, madam. How may I assist you today?”

Blaine’s eyes sparkled as he gestured towards Tina, his posture relaxed, his voice warm.

“Could you help my sweetheart find a lovely bag? We’d like to see your newest and limited editions.”

The clerk, accustomed to indulgent patrons and noting Tina’s demure pose as she stood close to Blaine, quickly pegged them as a wealthy young couple on a lavish shopping spree.

These types of customers were always the most lavish and easiest to please.

The clerk’s smile brightened.

“Certainly, sir. We’ve just received our spring and summer collections, which I believe would perfectly complement the lady’s style. Please follow me.”

They were led to the display area.

With Blaine’s arm casually draped around her, Tina felt a bit out of her element.

He seemed fully invested in their cover story.

She gave herself a small pinch to snap back into character, adopting a look of sweet anticipation.

While the clerk enthusiastically showcased various bags, Blaine appeared casually interested, but his eyes darted around

the store.

He was on the lookout for that specific pendant.

Then, he spotted it within a glass display case.

There it was–a luxury bag with a simple yet elegant design, and the identical pendant dangling from it.

He had found it!

His heart surged, but he kept his excitement under wraps.

He pointed towards the display case.

“Could we take a closer look at that bag?”

The clerk turned, following his finger, and then offered a polite yet regretful smile.

“I’m sorry, sir, but that particular bag is part of a limited collection and is just for display.”

She paused, then continued, “Actually, we had a replica of this design made about half a month ago. It was bought by a

customer then.”

She reminisced briefly, “I recall it was quite sought after; there was even a little commotion among the interested buyers.”

Blaine’s heart raced at the revelation.

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