Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 552

Chapter 552 New Bride

Sadie stood with poise, her expression calm yet impossible to ignore.

Tension began to coil in the air, creeping through the room like a quiet storm.

Across the room, the elders of the Higgins family shifted in their seats, their faces painted with disbelief and unease.

This was Sadie Hudson, the woman currently at the helm of Wall Group! It was an uncommon honor for these elders to even catch a glimpse of her. And now, here she was, addressing them as Nathan’s fiancee?

That single declaration sent a jolt through the room, a chill that crawled down their spines.

Rodger Higgins, Jarrett and Nathan’s father, displayed the most animated reaction of all.

Had Sadie genuinely fallen for his underperforming second son? And was she really intending to marry Nathan? What astonishing fortune that would be!

Rodger’s mind spun with possibilities, his nerves giving way to a hopeful grin as he tried to break the ice.

“Ms. Hudson, you flatter us. For Nathan to have gained your favor–it’s beyond anything we could’ve imagined. Truly, we

feel honored.”

Ambition bloomed behind his eyes. If an alliance with Wall Group became reality, the future of the Higgins family would

be secure, unshakable.

Before the silence could return, an elder with silver hair seized the moment. “Rodger is absolutely right!” he exclaimed, nodding eagerly. “Nathan may be young, but he’s dependable. Ms. Hudson, you and he… you’re a perfect match!”

Another elder leaned forward eagerly, seizing the chance to add his own praise, saying, “Truly! Ms. Hudson, you’re exceptional–young, capable, unmatched across all of Beversea! Nathan marrying you would be the fortune of a lifetime!”

Compliments swirled through the room like incense, thick and unrelenting.

Next to Sadie, Nathan remained stiff, listening to the very same elders who had once mocked him now tripping over

themselves to sing his praises. His cheeks flushed red with a mix of discomfort and disbelief.

He risked a glance at Sadie. There she stood–still, serene, her lips curved in a graceful smile, seemingly untouched by the

noise around her.

She absorbed the flattery like one might listen to background music–present, but irrelevant.

She understood exactly how to charm these old schemers. Once they wrapped up their little display, the real conversation

-the one that mattered–would begin.

Rodger, sensing the warmth of the moment, said with a wide smile, “Ms. Hudson, Nathan, don’t keep standing–please, sit down. Let’s talk properly.” His hand motioned toward the guest chairs.

But Sadie didn’t even look at him. Her attention had already shifted toward the seat that mattered most–the one beside Rodger, the family’s seat of highest authority.

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A flicker of amusement crossed her face. She linked her arm through Nathan’s and led him forward, past the offered seats, straight to the one at the center. Without hesitation, she sat down in it.

Nathan, guided by her, had no choice but to sit down with rigid posture, feeling as though the chair beneath him was lined

with needles and thorns.

Silence blanketed the room like a thick fog. Every pair of eyes locked onto Sadie. Everyone was stunned by what they were seeing.

Was that seat really something that could be taken so lightly? Even Jarrett, the sitting chairman of the Higgins Group, had to take his place with care in a seat ranked beneath it!

How dare she? As Nathan’s fiancee, she had planted herself beside Rodger as though tradition held no meaning. Her

boldness was downright astonishing! It felt as though she had tossed the Higgins family’s long–standing tradition aside

without a second thought!

The elders looked at one another, itching to scold Sadie, yet held their tongues in the face of Wall Group’s immense

influence. Their anger simmered, but not one of them dared to voice it.

From his chair, Jarrett narrowed his gaze, quietly reevaluating Sadie. He realized she wasn’t someone to underestimate.

Meanwhile, Rodger sat stone–faced. He parted his lips, ready to say something–but no words came.

Sadie observed them one by one, her expression unreadable.

With a slow blink and the softest tilt of her head, she gave the room an air of pretended innocence.

“Is something wrong? Why are you all staring at me? Did I do something I shouldn’t have?”

The delivery was sweet, almost childlike, but her message was clear.

Not a single elder responded. Every one of them knew better than to challenge the woman at the helm of Wall Group.

Eventually, it was Jarrett who broke the silence. His voice was steady, but there was a chill beneath his measured tone.

“We certainly welcome your first visit. However, according to the rules of the Higgins family, a new bride is expected to

follow tradition and respect the family’s customs. Taking a seat on par with my father’s–well, that’s a bit improper.”

He didn’t accuse Sadie outright. His tone remained carefully controlled, subtly highlighting Sadie’s breach of etiquette.

Beneath his composed exterior, Jarrett’s hatred simmered. Did Sadie really think being Nathan’s fiancee gave her authority

here? Foolish.

Before the echo of his final word had faded, a smooth voice cut through the air from the doorway. “Mr. Higgins makes a valid point.”

Heads swiveled instantly toward the source of the interruption.

A tall figure strode into the room with measured confidence, his face partially hidden behind a cold, silver mask.

Every person in the room recognized him at once–Patrick Noel, the CEO of Burgess Group.

His eyes moved deliberately across the room, pausing on no one and yet missing nothing.

“However, based on what I understand, Ms. Hudson and Mr. Nathan Higgins have only made their engagement public.

Neither the engagement ceremony nor the wedding has happened yet. Don’t you think it’s a little early to start calling her new bride, Mr. Higgins? Or has time begun to cloud your judgment?”

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His voice wasn’t raised, yet each word landed with unmistakable force.

Rodger froze for a moment, then swiftly got to his feet, stretching a polite smile across his face as he rushed forward to welcome Noah.

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