Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 514

Chapter 514 I Feel Unworthy

Briley yanked a thick bundle of bills from her purse and shoved it into one of her bodyguards‘ hand.

He tested its weight with greedy fingers, his lips curling into a satisfied grin.

Cash had its own language.

He gave a quick nod. “Rest assured, Miss Wall. Consider it handled–quiet and completely untraceable.”

Briley gave a pleased nod.

On the top floor of Wall Group, Sadie had just concluded a board meeting.

As she exited the meeting room, she massaged her forehead.

Samuel walked close behind, his face set in a grim line.

“Ms. Hudson.”

Without pausing, she tilted her head slightly.

“Go on.”

In a hushed tone, Samuel informed her, “There’s been a situation at the hospital. Briley’s bodyguard clashed with a

reporter, pushed him down, and injured him. Social media is buzzing with outrage about Briley’s behavior, and her

reputation is spiraling.”

Sadie halted briefly, unfazed.

She had expected something of the sort. Briley never handled adversity quietly.

With a resigned shake of her head, she replied coolly, “Understood.”

This was Briley’s mess.

Samuel hesitated before continuing, “That’s not all. A new angle is trending–people are saying Briley shielded you from an

attack, got badly hurt, and yet, as her cousin–in–law and head of Wall Group, you haven’t shown up at her bedside. They’re

accusing the family of neglect of abandoning someone who risked her life for you.”

Sadie came to a stop.

Was Briley truly reaching this far? Her manipulations were laughably obvious.

Sadie let out a cold chuckle, pushed open her office door, and walked in.

“Noted.”

She hadn’t even settled into her chair when the door burst open.

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Marshall Chadwick, head of PR, stormed in, drenched in sweat and visibly rattled.

“Ms. Hudson! We’ve got a serious problem!”

Sadie raised her eyes, frowning faintly.

“What is it now?”

Still catching his breath, Marshall fumbled with his tablet, then played a video.

“You have to watch this–Briley just held a press briefing.”

Onscreen, Briley, who had quietly slipped out of the hospital, was clad in a hospital gown, her complexion pale, her frame gaunt–an image of fragile sorrow.

“Dear media friends, thank you for your concern. I deeply regret the altercation caused by my team. The fault lies with me -I failed to manage them properly.”

With that, she gave a long, solemn bow.

Then, seamlessly, she addressed the swirling rumors about Sadie’s absence.

“As for those saying my cousin–in–law, Sadie, never came to visit…”

Briley sniffled. Perfectly timed, a lone tear traced down her cheek.

“Please don’t judge her. She leads a massive enterprise–it’s natural she’s pressed for time. Besides, my brother and I have hurt her deeply before. It’s only fair that she keeps her distance. Sadie and others from the Wall family have shown me nothing but kindness over the years. I truly mean it.”

As she spoke, she dabbed at her eyes repeatedly.

That expression–enduring pain with dignity–would tug at anyone’s heartstrings.

Anyone watching would think she had suffered unimaginable injustice yet was still defending Sadie.

Predictably, the online comments were merciless.

“Wow! Sadie is made of stone! Briley saved her and gets nothing in return?”

“She runs Wall Group? What a cold, heartless exec.”

“Ungrateful! Heartless!”

“Shameful! Briley defends her, despite being treated like this?”

“It’s always the kind ones who suffer most.”

“Family exclusion at its peak!”

The wave of insults was relentless.

Marshall, visibly sweating, looked on edge. “This is a PR disaster, ma’am! Should we issue a statement to clear things up right away?”

Sadie watched the clip without any visible reaction.

As she returned the tablet, her face was calm–bordering on amused.

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