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    K subtly watched as Noah’s stern expression began to soften.


    Her pounding heart started to settle.


    What hold did Sadie have over Noah?


    Tightening her fists, K decided to change the subject.


    “Um, I have to go to Stonemont Estate tomorrow to talk about a project with Ms. Shaw, but…” She hesitated, her lip caught between her teeth, tears welling up in her eyes again. She added, “But she won’t agree to meet with me. I—I’m at a loss.”


    K lifted her gaze to Noah, her eyes filled with helplessness, her voice barely above a whisper. “Could you possiblye with me?”


    Noah paused briefly. He was familiar with the Stonemont Estate project. This project was minor, the branch office’sst project for the year, and had minimal effect on overall profits. Eva, known for her tough demeanor, posed challenges that were infamous within the industry, exining K’s difficulties. K’s involvement seemed to be a strategic move to strengthen her standing. So it seemed.


    Following a thoughtful silence, Noah responded in a professional tone, “At what time?”


    Feeling a wave of relief, K rxed and answered promptly, “At ten in the morning.”


    Noah nodded in agreement.


    K raised her head, managing a grateful smile. “Thanks, Noah.”


    Noah left the room and made his way up to his study. As he ignited a cigarette, smoke began to curl around the space, the tip of the cigarette casting a weak glow in the muted lighting.


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    Sadie’s hesitant voice haunted him, repeating, “I don’t know…” He inhaled deeply from the cigarette before crushing it out in a crystal ashtray.


    In his agitation, he yanked at his tie.


    Meanwhile, in Sadie’s bedroom, the only light came from a bedsidemp. Lying awake on her bed, Sadie was lost in thought. She gazed up at the ceiling, pondering her next move. Wasn’t she supposed to let go of Noah?


    They had shared years of life together, which ultimately led to their divorce. It seemed right to let go. After all, his heart belonged to K, not to her.


    A sad smile appeared on her lips as tears silently streaked down her face, dampening the silk pillowcase. She then turned to her side, pressing her face into the pillow.


    Light rain persisted throughout the night and continued as dawn broke. Clouds covered the skypletely, leaving the roads wet and shiny.


    Carol showed up early. Sadie asked her to take care of Averi as she got ready to leave. She had an important task today. She was dressed in a dark trench coat with her hair loosely tied back, strands softly outlining her finely shaped face. As she gripped the business card Leanna had provided, her face was set with determination.


    “Take me to Stonemont Estate, please,” she said to the cab driver. The cab driver looked hesitant as he scrutinized the blurry mountain road through the windshield.


    “The road up the mountain is dangerous, especially with all this rain. If we run into trouble…” he exined, his voice trailing off.


    “I’ll pay extra,” Sadie promptly responded.


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