Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 509

Chapter 509 Accomplices

In the hospital, Briley regained consciousness and was moved to a standard ward.

Propped up in her hospital bed, she still looked pale, yet her demeanor had brightened.

Holding her phone, she browsed the latest online news.

The headlines were sensational, steeped in exaggerated drama.

“Briley Wall Risks Everything to Save Cousin–in–Law–Old Rivalries Set Aside?”

“High–Society Drama Unfolds: Briley Wall’s Life–Threatening Gesture Solidifies Family Ties!”

The comments section buzzed with activity.

A slight smirk played on Briley’s lips.

Despite the pain from the stabbing and the relentless throbbing of her wound, the way the media spun her story–far surpassing her expectations–made the ordeal seem worth it.

She was already plotting her next move.

Suddenly, the hospital room door burst open.

Startled, Briley nearly dropped her phone.

Her eyes shot towards the doorway.

Alex entered, his aura icy, his expression stormy.

Fear gripped Briley, her complexion draining further as she clutched the blanket.

She opened her mouth to speak, but before a word could escape, Alex crossed the room in rapid strides.

A firm grip encircled her throat, pulling her abruptly from the bed. Immediately, a crushing sensation of suffocation overwhelmed her.

Alex’s eyes bored into her with undisguised hostility–icy and merciless.

Briley’s face turned red, her vision blurring from the lack of oxygen. Driven by survival instincts, she struggled desperately.

But her efforts were futile against Alex’s strength.

A hoarse laugh escaped her.

“Alex… kill me? And how would you explain it to Sadie? To the Wall family? I… I saved her life.”

At her words, Alex’s laugh was cold and mocking. He looked down at her disheveled form, who still had the audacity to use

Sadie as leverage. The lethal intent in his eyes remained, now mixed with overt scorn.

How dare she bring up Sadie? Briley’s so–called “heroic sacrifice” had actually put Sadie in harm’s way. She had exploited Sadie’s safety as a means to manipulate her way back into the Wall family- a truly despicable act.

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Chapter 509 Accomplices

A flicker of disgust crossed Alex’s face as he abruptly let Briley go, sending her crashing back onto the bed like a piece of

discarded refuse.

Briley crumpled, coughing violently as she grasped her throat.

Alex pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and meticulously wiped his hand as if he had touched something vile.

He stared down at Briley, his voice icy and piercing.

“Briley, take this as your only warning. If you dare endanger Sadie again or compromise her safety- believe me, you’ll deeply regret it!”

Briley, struggling to regain her breath, listened to his threat. Yet, instead of fear, a slow, unsettling smile crept across her pale face, sending a shiver through the room.

She propped herself up, edging closer to Alex by the bedside. Her voice was raspy.

“How could I? Sadie is my dear cousin–in–law. I would never intend to harm her.”

Her tone suddenly shifted, her eyes flashing with a cunning and calculated light.

“And Alex, have you forgotten? Wasn’t it you who challenged me to prove my sincerity? To demonstrate my innocence? That compelled me to take such extreme measures. Technically speaking… we’re in this together.”

Alex’s pupils narrowed, his stare intensifying.

How dare she manipulate the facts and implicate him in her plots?

Briley boldly extended her uninjured hand, gently touching his arm.

“Alex, are you pleased with the outcome? I followed your directives exactly. Not only did I clear my name, but I also became a savior within the Wall family. Now, the elders are reconsidering their decision to expel me. My return to the Wall family, reclaiming what I rightfully deserve, seems inevitable.”

Alex’s expression darkened, his instincts urging him to pull away.

Briley was clever, ruthless–and now, alarmingly unpredictable.

With her new status as Sadie’s savior and her potential reintegration into the Wall family, any hasty move against her might provoke even more reckless behavior–behavior that could put Sadie at risk.

For now, it seemed prudent to proceed with caution and understand her true intentions.

Alex’s thoughts churned, his face clouded with concern.