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    Unable to remain seated, Susannah rose swiftly, snatched her designer handbag from the sofa, and strode toward the exit.


    “No! I must go to thepany. I need to find Alex and uncover the truth.”


    “Aunt Susannah, I’ll apany you,” Lamont offered, hastening to keep up. Together, they left the vi, climbed into the car, and drove off toward Howe Group.


    Meanwhile, in the lobby of Howe Group, Sadie sat on a couch, her gaze locked on the elevator doors. Her heart burned with anxiety and impatience. She could not just sit idly by; she needed to act.


    Reaching for her phone, she dialed Alex’s number once more.


    “Beep… beep… beep…”


    The same long, monotonous tone continued to y. With each passing second, Sadie’s heart sank further.


    Just as she was about to lose hope, the elevator from the parking garage chimed. A group of people emerged, among them a figure Sadie recognized instantly.


    It was Susannah.


    Why was Susannah here?


    Surprise and confusion washed over Sadie. Before she could rise, Susannah had already seen her.


    The moment their eyes met, Susannah’s shed with icy fury. The click of her high heels echoed against the marble as she approached rapidly. Reaching Sadie, Susannah raised her hand and delivered a stinging p across her face.


    “Pak!”


    The sound reverberated through the lobby, drawing all eyes to them. Holding her reddened cheek, Sadie stared at Susannah, stunned.


    “You… Why did you hit me?”


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    Around them, onlookers whispered in shock at the sudden incident.


    Anger contorted Susannah’s features, and her voice was sharp and usatory. “Why did I hit you? You dare to ask? Shameless!” Susannah hissed, her voiceced with usation. “Sadie Hudson, you’ve brought nothing but trouble! You’re the reason the Howe Group is in trouble. How could such turmoil befall us if not for your actions? Humph! You deceitful schemer! Was ensnaring Alex not enough? Now you aim to tear down the Howe Group as well?”


    As Susannah spoke, her agitation increased. Her voice grew louder, attracting more onlookers.


    “I didn’t!” Sadie shouted, struggling to hold back her tears. “I’ve done nothing wrong.”


    The receptionist’s face drained of color in fear. She had never seen such an event unfold. Susannah, usually so dignified andposed, was now uncharacteristically shouting and had even struck another person in public.


    Quietly, the receptionist took out her phone and hastily messaged the CEO’s assistant. “Mrs. Howe has hit Miss Hudson in the lobby. The situation is out of control. Pleasee quickly!”


    After sending the text, she looked around nervously, fearing she might be caught.


    Sadie’s body trembled, not from fear, but confusion. She straightened, attempting to regain someposure.


    “You still dare to deny it?” Susannah sneered, her gaze cutting into Sadie like a poisoned de. “Sadie Hudson, stop your act! Do you think no one sees the disgraceful things you’ve done? You toyed with Alex’s feelings, yed both sides, and made fools out of our Howe family, didn’t you? Now, because of you, the Wall Group is after us. Are you happy? Did you get what you wanted? You shameless bitch!”


    As Susannah spoke, she became increasingly upset, tears streaming down her face and her voice turning hoarse.


    “Our Howe family… What did we do to deserve such turmoil? To be involved with someone like you…” Susannah cried out, her hands clutching her chest in distress.


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