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    Before Sadie could respond, K casually shifted her gaze away and dismissed the tension with a wave of her hand. “Let’s head inside.”


    Mack, noticing the subtle shift in Sadie’s demeanor, leaned closer and whispered, “Sadie, don’t stress over the drinking or what Miss Wade said. Being new to thepany, she might not fully understand how things work yet.”


    Sadie forced a strained smile as she murmured, “Thank you, Mack.”


    As they opened the door to the secluded room, they were immediately enveloped by an air of sheer luxury. Above them, a crystal chandelier cast a cascade of twinkling lights across a table heaped with gourmet treats and bottles of fine wine. The room was heavy with the rich aromas of costly perfumes, subtly blending with a lingering trace of tobo smoke.


    K entered with an elegant glide, her voice soft yet clear. “Mr. Valdez, Mr. Crawford, I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long.”


    The two men, previously engaged in light-hearted banter with their femalepanions, ceased their flirtations and rose promptly. Their expressions shifted to one of courteous eagerness.


    “Oh, not at all, Miss Wade, you’ve arrived just in time,” replied one of them, his tone infused with gentle admiration.


    “Indeed! Considering your hectic schedule, it’s truly a privilege that you’ve spared a moment to dine with us,” added the other, his smile broadening in genuine delight.


    K responded with a radiant smile that lit up the room, her eyes twinkling mischievously. “You tter me, gentlemen. Truly, it is a pleasure to work alongside you.”


    After exchanging a round of warm pleasantries, they all settled into the plush sofas.


    tt Crawford’s gaze then drifted over to Sadie and Mack, pausing with a hint of undisguised interest.


    “And who might these two be?” tt inquired, his curiosity piqued.


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    K, putting on a fleeting act of modesty, swiftly handled the introductions. “Oh, these are my colleagues. Noah was concerned that drinking might not be the best idea for me while I’m still recovering, so he let me bring two assistants instead. Hope that’s alright!”


    She emphasized the name “Noah” with a hint of pride, as if to underscore her special connection to him.


    A shadow of difort briefly crossed Sadie’s features, her pupils narrowing as a subtle wave of bitterness washed over her.


    In K’s narrative, Noah was someone she spoke of with endearing familiarity, while Sadie was relegated to the role of a mere assistant.


    The two men, skilled in the art of reading between the lines, exchanged knowing nces. tt let out a heartyugh, his voice filling the room. “I’ve often heard rumors of how close you and Mr. Wall are,” he said lightly. “Now that I see it for myself, I totally get it… Haha, should we start picking out gifts for the wedding?”


    K basked in the warm glow of the spotlight, her eyes briefly flicking to Sadie, who appeared lost and dejected. A sly smirk yed at the corners of K’s lips as a sense of victory surged through her.


    She leaned in slightly, her voice dipping into a yfully ambiguous cadence as she addressed tt. “You must be kidding. Mr. Wall would extend his concern to any colleague, wouldn’t he?”


    She paused, letting the words linger, her toneced with teasing suggestiveness. “After all, his kindness towards his team is quite legendary.”


    Her carefully chosen words danced around the truth, insinuating yet never confirming her rumored ties to Noah. This veiled implication left room for rampant spection, stirring the imaginations of her listeners.


    The more experienced members of the group, seasoned in corporate subtleties, caught the drift of her insinuations and shared knowing nces, their smiles crinkling at the edges of their eyes. As the conversation turned to more pressing matters, Mack shifted his focus, his voice imbued with a supportive undertone.


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