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    “Yes.” Sadie nodded and met his gaze in the mirror. “And you? Aren’t you going on a business trip today?”


    “I am,” Noah replied quietly. His gaze turned deep, revealing none of his thoughts. “I need to fly out of town to take care of some things.” He paused for a few seconds before adding, “I might not be back tonight, so don’t wait up for me.”


    “All right,” Sadie replied, ignoring the faint wave of disappointment that came over her.


    But Noah had noticed. He turned her around and pressed a soft kiss on her forehead.


    “Take care of yourself. Averi, too.”


    “Of course.”


    Sadie was taken aback by his actions, and her mind immediately raced back to their time in the bridal shopst night.


    She balled her hands into loose fists.


    “You take care, too.”


    Noah gave Sadie onest, lingering look before turning to leave the bedroom.


    Sadie watched him go, only withdrawing her gaze once he had disappeared through the door.


    She took a deep, steadying breath, then reminded herself that this was not the time for personal matters. She had more important things to focus on.


    A ck car was waiting for Sadie when she stepped out of Myrtlewood Estate. She got in and headed to thepetition venue.


    The car smoothly navigated the wide roads, while Sadie peered out of the window and watched the passing scenery.


    Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, but one thing was clear—today’spetition was crucial.


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    About half an hourter, the car finally pulled over in front of the venue.


    As soon as Sadie got out of the vehicle, she was immediately struck by the scene in front of her.


    Arge crowd,prising mostly of reporters and fans, had gathered outside the building. Camera shutters were going off nonstop, and microphones were thrust toward the driveway in anticipation of the arrivals.


    “Sandra! Sandra!”


    “Miss Hudson! Miss Hudson!”


    A handful of people called out Sadie’s name upon seeing her arrive.


    Reporters approached her, surrounding her from all sides.


    “Sandra, are you confident about your performance in today’spetition?”


    “Sandra, do you think you can win the championship?”


    “Sandra, can you give us a hint about your work?”


    “Sandra…”


    Sadie maintained a courteous smile in the face of all their questions. She held up a hand, prompting them to fall silent.


    “Everyone, thank you for all your attention and support,” she said into a microphone, her voice ringing clear and melodious throughout the crowd.


    “All I can really say for now is, let us wait and see how thepetition turns out.”


    Sadie’s lips curled into a charming smile, and her eyes sparkled with subtle confidence.


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