Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 535

Chapter 535 Live Up To Your Reputation

Sadie had just arrived at the banquet hall of Splendor Hotel when Daren Johnson, CEO of the Johnson Group, walked up to

her with a fawning smile.

“Ms. Hudson! I just want to say that I very much look forward to more collaborations between us in the future.”

“Likewise,” Sadie replied, her smile polite and professional.

Daren glanced around them and lowered his voice. “Now about that new energy project, why don’t we sign the contract

tonight?”

This was exactly what Sadie wanted. She was eager to finalize these matters as soon as possible. “Sure thing.”

They exchanged a knowing smile and headed to the private room upstairs.

As they approached the door, they overheard sounds coming from inside the room, sounds that implied ongoing intimate

activities.

Darren’s hand was already turning the knob when he realized what was going on. But it was too late–the door swung open

before he could stop it.

Sure enough, they were greeted by a scandalous scene.

A man and a woman were having sex on the luxurious bed, and neither seemed to have noticed that they had been intruded upon.

The woman let out a moan and whimpered, “Come on, don’t stop!”

Sadie’s brows rose wryly, while Daren stood rooted on the spot.

Finally, the couple noticed their presence and stopped their amorous workout.

The woman lifted her head, her face still flushed, her breathing heavy.

When their eyes met, Daren felt as though he had just run into a solid brick wall. He immediately felt the color drain from

his face.

Not once had he imagined to ever find his younger sister, Ophelia Johnson, in such an indecent state.

Worse still, the man she was having sex with was the notorious Nathan Higgins!

Daren began to tremble with rage.

The thing was, a marriage alliance had already been arranged between the two families, but Ophelia was promised to Jarrett Higgins, Nathan’s elder brother. They had reached the point where the elders were already discussing the most

auspicious wedding date!

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Chapter 535 Live Up To Your Reputation

How could Ophelia get involved with her future brother–in–law?

Sadie quickly grasped the gravity of the situation. She quietly took a step back.

Clearly, this was not the right moment to discuss business.

“Mr. Johnson, it looks like you have family matters to attend to. I won’t impose on you any further. Let’s reschedule our discussion.”

Her voice pulled Daren back to his senses.

He forced a strained smile in a paltry attempt to hide his embarrassment. “I deeply apologize for this, Ms. Hudson. Let’s talk another time.”

Sadie gave him a small nod and walked away from the scene.

Once she was gone, Daren let loose.

He strode into the room and slapped Ophelia hard across the face.

Smack!

She clutched her stinging cheek, her eyes filled with tears as she stared at her brother in shock.

“How could you hit me?” Ophelia demanded, sounding aggrieved. “I love Nathan, I truly do! I don’t want to marry that wheelchair–bound Jarrett!”

Jarrett had been in an accident a few years ago, and now he was bound to a wheelchair. It was a well–known fact among high–society circles in Beversea.

Daren’s anger flared even more. “Shut up! Your marriage was decided a long time ago. This alliance is crucial for the future of both the Johnson and the Higgins families. There is no room for any changes!”

He didn’t hold back. He knew his sister had grown up spoiled, but it seemed that all that pampering had made her completely lose common sense.

Daren then turned his glare to Nathan, who was leisurely putting his clothes back on, as if nothing monumental had just happened.

Needless to say, his nonchalance made Daren all the more furious.

“Mr. Higgins!” he barked through gritted teeth. “Don’t you think you owe our family an explanation?”

Nathan fastened the last button of his shirt with a chuckle. “That’s a rather odd question, Mr. Johnson. Ophelia and I are both adults. What else is there to explain?”

Daren’s expression darkened, and his hands clenched into fists at his sides.

But he held back this time. Causing a commotion now would be detrimental to everyone involved.

Daren looked at his sister again, who had the audacity to pout and sulk.

“Get dressed and go home right this instant! Let’s just forget this ever happened.”

Then he stormed out of the room. If he stayed there for a minute longer, he might really explode.

Ophelia huffed and crossed her arms over her chest.

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