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

Chapter 973:

“Dad, I had no choice. Sadie told me to bring Ivy back. She said this is a Higgins family matter and we should handle it ourselves. Otherwise…” He let the words hang heavy in the air. “Sadie said she would take care of it herself.”

That was the final blow. Rodger looked as if he might collapse, his face even paler than before.

With Sadie’s power behind Wall Group, if she decided to move against them, the Higgins family would not stand a chance.

Rodger’s mind spun, scrambling to measure what could still be saved. He had always leaned toward Jarrett—steady, capable, the son he had imagined would lead the family one day.noveldrama

But when weighed against the future of the Higgins name, what was one son?

What was the Johnson family’s favor worth when Sadie’s wrath hung overhead?

Survival came first. His hesitation barely lasted a breath.

Grinding his teeth like a man dragging himself through mud, he slammed his palm against the mahogany table. The crack rang out across the study.

“This is outrageous! That witch Ophelia must have dragged Jarrett into this!”

He stormed to his desk and jabbed the intercom button. “Tell Trey to come to my study. Now!”

Within minutes, Trey Watts, the butler, entered and stood silently at the side.

Rodger’s face darkened. “Send Ophelia back to her own home right away! Tell her she needs to apologize to Ms. Hudson in person at the hospital! And find Daren! He needs to see what his precious sister has done!”

Trey stiffened but answered without pause, “Yes, sir.”

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Rodger’s gaze shifted to Ivy, who was still trembling on the floor. He waved her off like swatting away a fly. “Lock this maid in the storage room for now.”

He turned his mind back to Jarrett.

He frowned in deep thought. When he spoke again, his voice came quieter, like an old door easing shut, “As for Jarrett, keep him confined to his room for three days. Let him think hard about what he has done.”

Nathan almost laughed out loud. Three days of confinement? It was a joke. His father’s favoritism toward Jarrett had always been laughable—if it were not so sad, it might have been funny. Still, getting rid of Ophelia was a small win.

He sneered inwardly but kept his face as blank as a sheet of paper.

“Dad, there’s no need for the apology,” he said lazily. “Sadie’s flying to Jazmah tomorrow. She probably doesn’t have time to meet Ophelia.”

Rodger hesitated for a moment before nodding. That was likely for the best.

Already thinking ahead, he said quickly, “Since Ms. Hudson is leaving tomorrow, you will come with me to the hospital to see her off.” He thought it would be a good way to patch things up and show Sadie where their loyalty stood.

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