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    “But…” Tina began, eager to get more details, only to be silenced by Sadie’s determined look.


    “I’m here today because I have something to take care of,” Sadie said, quickly changing the subject.


    “What’s the matter?” Tina’s tone wasced with concern.


    “It’s about…” Sadie paused for a moment. “About a coboration.”


    Upon hearing what Sadie said, Tina eagerly pulled her along. “Come on, Sadie, let’s head to the meeting room first. I’ll call the person in charge right away.”


    Guided by Tina, Sadie entered the elevator, feeling the weight in her heart increase with each floor they ascended. To her, Wall Group was less about business and more like a source of personal anguish.


    The elevator doors opened, and Tina led Sadie directly to the designated meeting room.


    “Here we are.” Tina pushed open the door, only to halt abruptly at the sight of the upant inside.


    K was there, casually browsing through some documents. She was dressed in a pale-yellow suit that entuated her wless skin and elegant demeanor. Upon hearing the door, K looked up. When she spotted Sadie, her expression stiffened, and the documents she held tumbled to the floor.


    “You…” K started, her voiceced with surprise and irritation.


    Tina, too, seemed surprised, momentarily speechless.


    The room was filled with tension instantly.


    “Miss Wade, Sadie is here to discuss a potential coboration,” Tina finally stated.


    Before Tina could continue, K interrupted with a scornfulugh. “Sadie, you’ve got some nerve. Do you even understand your position,ing here to propose a partnership with Wall Group?”


    Tina shifted ufortably, unsure how to manage the situation.


    “Miss Wade, I am here on behalf of my studio to discuss professional matters, not personal issues. My qualifications are not up for your judgment,” Sadie responded coolly, which seemed to aggravate K even more.


    K stepped closer, her voice low and biting. “Stop the act!” she snapped. “Are you here trying to rekindle old mes? Just don’t even think about it.”


    A mocking smile flickered across Sadie’s face as she met K’s re with a chilling gaze.


    “Miss Wade, you seem very interested in my personal life. It appears your feelings for Mr. Wall are quite intense.”


    “Damn you!” K’s face reddened with anger.


    “Stop being so sarcastic! Do you really think you cane between Noah and me? Dream on!”


    “Come between you? Is that necessary?” Sadie responded coolly.


    “You…” K was at a loss for words, her frustration evident. With a final re, she stormed out of the room, mming the door behind her.


    The room quieted, leaving only Sadie and Tina.


    After a few seconds of silence, Tina cautiously asked, “Sadie, are you… okay?”


    “I’m fine. This isn’t new to me.”


    Sadie had expected this kind of reaction from K.


    Tina looked at her, hesitating before voicing her curiosity. “So… you and Mr. Wall…”


    “There’s nothing between us.” Sadie cut her off sharply.


    Tina exhaled softly.


    “When Miss Wade came back from abroad three years ago, everyone thought they were getting married. After all, Mr. Wall is influential, and she’s attractive—they seemed perfect for each other.”


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