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    cing her silver fork down, Eva inquired, “You have no objections?”


    With a calm smile, Sadie responded, “I respect your decision, Ms. Shaw.” Her brief response was impactful.


    Eva’s lips curved into a yful smile, a spark of admiration in her gaze. “Your directness is refreshing, Miss Hudson.”


    With a discreet nod, she signaled her assistant to fetch a document. “While the Wall Group secured the major project, I have something special for you.”


    Tentatively, Sadie took the document and opened it, her eyes widening in astonishment.


    It was about the jewelry design for Eva’s appearance at the Starlight event.


    The document detailed every requirement Eva had for the jewelry, from the materials to the styles.


    Overwhelmed, Sadie murmured, “This is… amazing.”


    She looked up, her expression one of utter disbelief, her lips quivering. Eva lightly said, “Don’t disappoint me, Miss Hudson. I believe in your capabilities.”


    With a wave of her hand, she instructed her assistant, “Please arrange transportation for Miss Hudson back to town.”


    Holding the document close, Sadie felt a rush of emotions.


    She affirmed with a firm nod and a clear voice, “I won’t disappoint you, Ms. Shaw!”


    Meanwhile, K approached the familiar ck car, still smiling triumphantly. She attempted to open the passenger door, but it remained stubbornly closed.


    Pausing, K murmured, “What’s happening?” She tugged at the handle again, but the door refused to open.


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    A flicker of confusion crossed her face. Was the central locking system activated?


    The car window slowly rolled down, revealing Noah’s chiseled face. His expression was grim, however, and his gaze was cold as ice.


    “Noah?” K’s smile froze, and a wave of unease surged in her heart.


    Noah’s lips parted slightly as he spoke in a deep, authoritative voice. “This is thest time, K.”


    The words were short and few, but they left K reeling. The color drained from her face, and her eyes widened in a mix of shock and confusion. “What? I’m sorry, what did you just say?”


    Noah didn’t spare her another nce, nor did he address her again. Instead, he looked ahead and said to the chauffeur, “Drive.”


    The ck sedan sped away, leaving K standing alone, hurt and bewildered. She had carefully chosen her outfit and dolled up her face, but her efforts ended up feeling like a mockery of her hopes.


    She reached out without thinking, but there was nothing to grasp in front of her except the cold, empty air.


    K felt a chill run through her body. It left her weak and unsteady, and she found herself swaying slightly under the weight of it all.


    She couldn’t process what had just happened.


    Everything had been fine a few moments ago. How had it all changed so suddenly?


    Noah had even gone to negotiate a deal with Eva on her behalf. Was it because of Sadie?


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