Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 954:

Patrick, of course! The man who had stayed by Sadie’s side all the time. Blaine’s countenance hardened into a mask of vigilant concern. His eyes darted reflexively toward the entrance, ensuring that their confidential exchange remained shielded from potential eavesdroppers. Closing the distance between them further, he lowered his voice to barely above a whisper. “This child growing within you… Patrick is the father, correct?”

Sadie offered no verbal confirmation, yet her profound silence manifested more eloquently than any spoken affirmation possibly could.

A thunderous pulsation overwhelmed Blaine’s auditory senses as blood rushed forcefully through his veins. Confirmation of Patrick’s involvement collapsed upon his consciousness with nearly unbearable gravity.

Sadie, demonstrating remarkable resilience, had already reconstructed her emotional fortifications. She elevated her chin slightly, meeting his troubled expression with tranquil determination radiating from her unwavering gaze.

“My physical condition remains somewhat precarious at present. The doctor has strongly advised extensive recuperation. Regarding corporate matters, I must impose upon your capabilities to assume temporary leadership. Additionally—I desire strict limitations on knowledge of this pregnancy for the immediate future.

For the current period, we shall inform all Wall Group personnel that intensive wedding preparations with Nathan consume my attention alongside certain confidential personal matters requiring resolution. Throughout this interval, substantial portions of my responsibilities shall transfer to your oversight.”

She paused momentarily, lingering discomfort evident in her slight hesitation. “Samuel’s expertise shall complement yours throughout this transitional arrangement.”

Corporate leadership represented territory where Blaine navigated with unwavering self-assurance and formidable expertise.

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Emerging abruptly from his momentary stupefaction, he discarded his characteristic nonchalance like a suddenly inappropriate garment. His features rearranged themselves into uncharacteristic gravity. “Sadie, surely you cannot genuinely contemplate matrimony with Nathan?” Tales of Nathan’s character had inundated Blaine’s ears even in Jazmah—accounts depicting an overindulged heir, impulsive, and possessing an insatiable appetite for feminine conquests…

What inconceivable circumstances could drive Sadie to entertain union with such a fundamentally compromised individual?

“The arrangement exists purely as strategic camouflage,” Sadie clarified, her tone deliberately devoid of emotional inflection.

Comprehension dawned with merciful clarity. Mere theatrical performance, nothing substantive. Blaine expelled a prolonged breath of profound gratitude. Divine providence had preserved Sadie’s legendary rational faculties intact.

“Understood completely,” he affirmed with resolute conviction. “Entrust corporate matters entirely to my oversight. I shall manage all operational aspects comprehensively. Direct your energies exclusively toward personal recovery.”

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