Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 553

Chapter 553 Biased

The night before, Patrick’s assistant, Jack, had contacted Rodger with astonishing news: the Burgess Group was expressing serious interest in a strategic partnership with the Higgins Group. Even more impressive–Patrick himself would be arriving

today to discuss the collaboration in person.

To Rodger, this was nothing short of monumental.

Just three years ago, the Burgess Group had been a modest name in the business world. Now, it was a rising powerhouse,

rapidly gaining international clout and standing nearly toe–to–toe with the Wall Group.

If the Higgins family could align themselves with such a formidable force, their influence would skyrocket overnight.

Rodger was practically beaming. His excitement bubbled over as he approached Noah with an enthusiastic smile, hand

extended in greeting. “Mr. Noel, it’s an honor to have you here!”

But Noah didn’t so much as glance in his direction. Without breaking stride, he brushed past Rodger entirely, leaving the outstretched hand hanging awkwardly in the air.

The room fell silent, stunned by the cold dismissal.

Noah walked with purpose to the seat Rodger had just vacated, the one right beside Sadie, and took it.

With a fluid, almost regal motion, Noah adjusted the cuff of his sleeve–an effortless gesture, as if the seat beside Sadie had

been his all along.

The room was even more shocked. No one understood what was happening.

Sadie, too, hadn’t expected such a bold and deliberate move.

Her brows knitted ever so slightly as she turned to face Noah.

Their eyes met. And in that brief exchange, something unspoken passed between them–a spark, sharp and undeniable.

Every gaze in the room gravitated toward the pair seated side by side.

Was it just their imagination? The man, composed and enigmatic, cloaked in quiet power. The woman, poised and radiant,

carrying an air of untouchable elegance. Together, they formed a striking tableau— an unlikely yet uncanny harmony.

Meanwhile, Nathan sat awkwardly on the other side of Sadie, his swollen face doing little to hide just how out of place he

felt.

The unspoken truth hung heavily in the air–Nathan’s presence now felt completely irrelevant. And that realization only

made the entire situation more surreal.

Meanwhile, Rodger remained frozen, his forced smile still plastered across his face, hand suspended mid–air like a forgotten

prop. His mind raced to make sense of what he was seeing.

What was happening? The dynamic between Patrick and Sadie was far too intimate. What did this mean for his son Nathan?

Was there more to the engagement than anyone had assumed?

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Chapter 553 Biased

Around the room, the elders exchanged uneasy glances, their expressions guarded, none daring to speak. The atmosphere had grown thick with uncertainty.

Then, Sadie laughed–soft, deliberate, and disarming.

“Nathan and I are very much in love, even if we’re not married yet. And about where we’re seated…” She paused, her gaze drifting across the elders, eyes sharp beneath her composed exterior. “I assumed it was arranged according to status. But if

any of you gentlemen find it inappropriate, I’d be more than willing to move.”

Though her tone was polite, her words cut like glass.

With a single remark, she reaffirmed her relationship with Nathan while throwing the weight of the decision back into the Higgins family’s hands.

Rodger’s smile faltered. A twitch of discomfort pulled at the corner of his mouth.

Sadie young as she was–spoke with a poise and authority that left no room for rebuke. After all, she was the chairwoman,

of the Wall Group. And with Patrick seated calmly beside her, exuding quiet dominance, Rodger knew better than to

challenge her standing.

Quickly, he composed himself, forcing his smile wider, his voice now laced with a touch of deference.

“No, no–please, Ms. Hudson, there’s no need for that. The seating arrangement is completely appropriate.”

As he spoke, he subtly dabbed at the cold sweat forming on his forehead, then eased himself into a nearby seat with as

much composure as he could muster.

Nathan, still visibly bruised, straightened in his chair.

Despite the swelling, a flicker of pride lit his features.

For once, someone was standing up for him–publicly, powerfully. And not just anyone. It was Sadie. In that moment, she

wasn’t just his fiancee. She was his shield.

Across the room, Jarrett’s expression darkened. He sat rigid in his wheelchair, eyes narrowed, fury tightening his jaw.

His hand clamped around the armrest until his knuckles blanched white.

Sadie Hudson was no mere ornament–she was a force. And her unexpected closeness to Patrick raised more questions

than answers.

Still, Sadie paid no attention to the stares or silent speculations swirling around her. Her voice remained composed, her posture poised, as she addressed the room. “Since I’ve made the decision to marry Nathan, it’s only natural that the Wall

and Higgins families will soon be connected. From this point forward, we’ll be family.”

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She let the words sink in, the weight of them deliberate. Then, smoothly, she transitioned. “The Wall Group is currently developing several key projects. I’ve reviewed them personally and believe they align perfectly with the Higgins Group’s capabilities.” Her gaze drifted to Nathan–measured, steady. “I had every intention of entrusting these projects to the Higgins Group. But…”