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

Chapter 916:

Ophelia’s personal grievances paled in comparison to such immense leverage. Daren’s frown gave way to a broad smile.

“Rodger, that’s more than generous. If this is your decision, you have our full trust and support.” He didn’t spare his sister so much as a glance.

Ophelia stared at him in disbelief, her world tipping off its axis.

Her brother had agreed—just like that?

Was she really expected to marry a disabled man and raise another woman’s child, all in exchange for a business deal?

What did that make her? Nothing more than a pawn, sacrificed for the family’s ambitions.

She shot to her feet, emotion threatening to spill over.

“I can’t—”

But Daren’s grip tightened on her arm, his voice urgent and low.

“Ophelia,” he said, eyes hardening with resolve. “Don’t be stubborn. This isn’t about your feelings. It’s about our family’s legacy. If you go through with this union, our status in Beversea will rise higher than ever. And you’ll still be Jarrett’s rightful wife.”

He leaned in, his voice coaxing and persuasive. “Just imagine it. With the power of both families combined, you’ll become the crown jewel of Beversea’s elite. Men will compete for just a glance from you.”

Ophelia’s chest tightened.

Unbidden, an image of Nathan’s easy, carefree smile drifted through her mind.noveldrama

If she truly stood at the very top of Beversea’s social ladder—admired, envied—would Nathan finally care? Would he turn his gaze from that viper Sadie and see her instead?

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Her trembling slowly eased, the resistance draining from her body.

Daren noticed the shift and let out a quiet sigh of relief. He gave her hand a gentle tap, his tone softening. “Good. Stay here for now and settle in. I have business at the company, so I’ll be heading out.”

He adjusted his jacket and left the Higgins estate without looking back.

A hollow ache crept through Ophelia, quickly chased by a surge of fresh frustration.

She swept her gaze across the lavish room before turning sharply to the butler.

“Where’s Nathan? Why isn’t he here?”

The butler blinked, a hint of surprise flickering across his face before he responded politely, “Miss Johnson, Mr. Higgins… I believe he went to the Emerald Hotel.”

Ophelia’s stomach dropped. That was where Sadie was staying.

Her expression darkened.

Nathan. He had run off to see her again. That woman even had a child who wasn’t his!

Why?

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