Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 489

Chapter 489 When One Door Closes

Coyle swallowed his rage, tugged sharply at his tie, and strode purposefully toward the conference room.

Even before reaching the entrance, he heard the agitated voices spilling from inside.

Pushing open the heavy door, he stepped into pure chaos.

Clusters of shareholders argued animatedly, faces twisted with dissatisfaction, complaints rising louder by the second.

“Coyle is dragging the Wall Group straight into ruin!”

“Precisely! Did we ever face such disasters when Ms. Hudson was in charge?”

“He single–handedly botched the deal with Burgess Group–how can someone like him still be the chairman?”

“Sadie could do a far better job than this!”

These people, who once bowed respectfully at every word Coyle uttered, were now openly casting blame the moment

trouble arose.

With a stormy expression, Coyle marched to the head of the table and slammed his palm down sharply, commanding the

room.

“That’s enough!”

A stunned silence immediately filled the air.

Coyle forced a strained smile, struggling to maintain a composed voice.

“Please, everyone, let’s remain calm. I’m already handling the situation personally. All I ask for is a little patience.”

The moment he finished, Malcolm, seated just to his left, let out a disdainful snort and rose abruptly.

“Handling it, Mr. Wall?” Malcolm mocked coldly. “Last I checked, Mr. Noel from Burgess Group won’t even return your calls.”

Coyle’s smile froze stiffly on his face.

Malcolm glared openly at Coyle’s silent embarrassment, his tone uncompromising. “Let me be blunt: if the deal with

Burgess Group isn’t rescued within two days, I’ll dump every single share I hold. I’d rather take my money elsewhere than

watch it vanish in this sinking ship!”

With a sharp turn, Malcolm stormed from the room.

The remaining shareholders exchanged uncertain glances.

Gradually, they began rising as well.

“Malcolm has a point, Mr. Wall. Pull yourself together,” one shareholder said pointedly. “Two days–no satisfactory results,

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and we’ll also be selling our shares.”

One by one, the shareholders filed out, leaving Coyle alone in suffocating silence.

His chest rose and fell heavily with rage, a dark shadow passing over his face.

These scheming, traitorous old foxes were cornering him!

Unable to contain his fury, he violently swung out an arm, toppling the chair in front of him with a loud crash.

Patrick! The Burgess Group! Sadie! Blaine! And now these faithless, backstabbing shareholders!

He refused–utterly refused–to accept defeat! Was the Wall Group so fragile that losing the partnership with Burgess Group alone would doom it entirely? With countless projects in the pipeline, surely there had to be another opportunity he could

seize!

Coyle paced anxiously, thoughts spinning furiously,

Suddenly, his memory sparked.

The New Rise Corporation–part of the influential Howe Group- had just started an ambitious new energy project and was currently inviting bids.

A fire ignited in his eyes.

If he secured that deal, it would not only offset the current loss, but also pave the way to building ties with the powerful

Howe family.

Determined, Coyle quickly made a call. “Bring Briley to me. Immediately.”

“Right away, Mr. Wall.”

After a brief moment, Briley stepped into the room, looking tired and downcast.

“You called, Dad?” she asked quietly.

Seeing his daughter’s dispirited state, Coyle felt a flicker of irritation.

But given the critical nature of his next step, he softened his voice deliberately.

“How are things progressing between you and Alex?”

Briley immediately dropped her gaze, her voice carrying a trace of bitterness.

“Dad, just forget about him. Ever since that night, he’s been avoiding me completely. I haven’t even been able to get close,”

Briley murmured unhappily.

That night? Coyle’s eyes sharpened immediately.

“Did something happen between you two?”

Briley’s face grew warm, her voice dropping to a whisper, filled with awkwardness.

“At a party, he drank a bit too much, and we ended up…”

She trailed off, her silence heavy with meaning.

For a brief moment, shock crossed Coyle’s features, quickly replaced by unrestrained delight. This was exactly the opportunity he’d been waiting for!

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Careful to conceal his eagerness, he composed himself, adopting a gentle, understanding expression.

If Briley were to become pregnant with Alex’s child, the proud Howe family no matter how reluctant–would be forced into a marriage alliance to protect their lineage and dignity.

With the Howes as in–laws, who would dare challenge the Wall Group then?

Briley noticed the shifting emotions on her father’s face, anxiety stirring within her as she quickly understood exactly what

he was planning

“Dad, you’re not thinking about…” Briley spoke hesitantly.

Coyle met his daughter’s gaze, finally abandoning any pretense.

Leaning forward, he spoke quietly yet firmly. “Briley, we have no choice. This is our last chance. Think carefully–without support from the Howe family, how long can the Wall Group hold out, especially now? It’s only a matter of time before

Sadie crushes us completely!”

Briley’s face paled at the thought.

She was a Wall–why should an outsider like Sadie overshadow her?

“But… Dad, what if everything backfires? Alex doesn’t even like me. If he realizes I’ve schemed against him…”

She trailed off, dread pooling in her heart at the thought of consequences.

Noticing her wavering resolve, Coyle pressed harder, his tone unyielding.

“We must risk it all this time! Success or ruin–it hinges entirely on this. Once you’re pregnant, even if the Howe family despises it, they’ll be forced to accept you as Alex’s wife. Don’t you see? You could marry into one of the most powerful

families!”

His words resonated deeply within Briley, slowly igniting determination.

If she married someone as influential and unattainable as Alex, wouldn’t her status rise above everyone else’s?

After a tense pause, Briley finally lifted her chin, eyes filled with newfound resolve. “Alright, Dad. I’ll follow your plan.”

“That’s my girl!” Coyle praised her, placing a firm hand on her shoulder, his eyes glinting with cold calculation.

Early the next morning, Coyle convened an emergency shareholders‘ meeting.

Despite their growing dissatisfaction, the shareholders reluctantly gathered once more, driven mainly by curiosity to see what new strategy Coyle had concocted.

They sat stiffly around the table, their faces weary from a sleepless night, each expression wary and unsettled.

Coyle took his place at the head of the table, radiating an unmistakable confidence–a stark contrast from his desperation just the day before.

“Everyone,” he said steadily. “I know you’re deeply concerned about our lost partnership with the Burgess Group.” He paused for effect, allowing everyone’s unease to simmer briefly. “But when one door closes, another always opens. I’m pleased to announce that I’ve arranged for us to collaborate with New Rise Corporation instead.”

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