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    “Is there anything else, Miss Wade?” she asked, her voice smooth as silk, yet sharp enough to cut. “If not, I’d prefer not to be disturbed.”


    K’s jaw clenched. The sting of defeat was unbearable, but she had no choice but to swallow it. With a sharp flick of her wrist, she stood up and strode away.


    The murmurs surged almost instantly.


    “So she’s Sandra? She’s even more striking in person.”


    “K just gotpletely humiliated. She won’t recover from this anytime soon.”


    As the whispers spread like wildfire, a man with slicked-back hair and an amused smirk sauntered over, a ss of champagne twirling between his fingers.


    “Hey, gorgeous. Sitting all alone?” The man got closer, shing what he clearly believed was an irresistible smile. “Mind if I join you?”


    Sadie barely spared him a nce, her polite demeanor unwavering.


    “I’d rather not. Thank you.”


    But he wasn’t one to take a hint.


    “Waiting for someone?” he pressed, his toneced with unwee persistence. “Maybe I can keep youpany.”


    As he spoke, his hand moved toward Sadie’s, fingers hovering just close enough to make her skin crawl.


    Sadie’s expression darkened. In one swift motion, she withdrew her hand, her voice turning to ice.


    “Sir, I suggest you conduct yourself properly.”


    The man’s smirk faltered, his expression tightening with irritation. Just as he opened his mouth to fire back, a firm, steady voice cut through the tension.


    “Sadie, sorry to keep you waiting.”


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    Alex stepped in with effortless confidence, positioning himself squarely between Sadie and the unwee intruder. His sharp, assessing gaze flickered over the man, silent yetmanding. Whatever bravado the man had left quickly withered under Alex’s piercing stare.


    “What a bore,” he grumbled before turning on his heel and walking away into the crowd.


    Alex exhaled lightly before turning to Sadie.


    “Are you alright?”


    Sadie nodded her head, herposure intact.


    “I’m fine. Thank you.”


    Alex’s gaze lingered on her.


    “These events always attract a few entitled idiots,” he remarked, his voice calm, though edged with quiet irritation.


    The surrounding guests began whispering among themselves again.


    “Who is that man? He seems quite familiar with Sandra.”


    “Isn’t that Alex, the CEO of Howe Group? They look like they’re meant to be together.”


    “A pair that match well in both talent and beauty!”


    Noah overheard those whispers, and his expression immediately darkened. His grip tightened around his wine ss.


    From a distance, he watched Sadie and Alex, a whirlwind of emotions in his eyes.


    Sadie and Alex sat close, conversing in hushed tones.


    “Thank you for your help earlier,” Sadie said, expressing her gratitude once again.


    Alex responded with a faint smile, “It was nothing, really. How have you been? And how’s Averi?”


    “We’re both doing well. Thanks for asking,” Sadie replied, her voice softening.


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