Chapter 29
Before Sadie could respond, Kyla casually shifted her gaze away and dismissed the tension with a wave of her hand. “Let’s head inside.”
Mack, noticing the subtle shift in Sadie’s demeanor, leaned closer and whispered, “Sadie, don’t stress over the drinking or what Miss Wade said. Being new to the company, she might not fully understand how things work yet.”
Sadie forced a strained smile as she murmured, “Thank you, Mack.”
As they opened the door to the secluded room, they were immediately enveloped by an air of sheer luxury. Above them, a crystal chandelier cast a cascade of twinkling lights across a table heaped with gourmet treats and bottles of fine wine. The room was heavy with the rich aromas of costly perfumes, subtly blending with a lingering trace of tobacco smoke.
Kyla entered with an elegant glide, her voice soft yet clear. “Mr. Valdez, Mr. Crawford, I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long.”
The two men, previously engaged in light-hearted banter with their female companions, ceased their flirtations and rose promptly. Their expressions shifted to one of courteous eagerness.
“Oh, not at all, Miss Wade, you’ve arrived just in time,” replied one of them, his tone infused with gentle admiration.
“Indeed! Considering your hectic schedule, it’s truly a privilege that you’ve spared a moment to dine with us,” added the other, his smile broadening in genuine delight.
Kyla responded with a radiant smile that lit up the room, her eyes twinkling mischievously. “You flatter me, gentlemen. Truly, it is a pleasure to work alongside you.”
After exchanging a round of warm pleasantries, they all settled into the plush sofas.
Platt Crawford’s gaze then drifted over to Sadie and Mack, pausing with a hint of undisguised interest.
“And who might these two be?” Platt inquired, his curiosity piqued.
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Kyla, putting on a fleeting act of modesty, swiftly handled the introductions. “Oh, these are my colleagues. Noah was concerned that drinking might not be the best idea for me while I’m still recovering, so he let me bring two assistants instead. Hope that’s alright!”
She emphasized the name “Noah” with a hint of pride, as if to underscore her special connection to him.
A shadow of discomfort briefly crossed Sadie’s features, her pupils narrowing as a subtle wave of bitterness washed over her.
In Kyla’s narrative, Noah was someone she spoke of with endearing familiarity, while Sadie was relegated to the role of a mere assistant.
The two men, skilled in the art of reading between the lines, exchanged knowing glances. Platt let out a hearty laugh, his voice filling the room. “I’ve often heard rumors of how close you and Mr. Wall are,” he said lightly. “Now that I see it for myself, I totally get it… Haha, should we start picking out gifts for the wedding?”
Kyla basked in the warm glow of the spotlight, her eyes briefly flicking to Sadie, who appeared lost and dejected. A sly smirk played at the corners of Kyla’s lips as a sense of victory surged through her.
She leaned in slightly, her voice dipping into a playfully ambiguous cadence as she addressed Platt. “You must be kidding. Mr. Wall would extend his concern to any colleague, wouldn’t he?”
She paused, letting the words linger, her tone laced with teasing suggestiveness. “After all, his kindness towards his team is quite legendary.”noveldrama
Her carefully chosen words danced around the truth, insinuating yet never confirming her rumored ties to Noah. This veiled implication left room for rampant speculation, stirring the imaginations of her listeners.
The more experienced members of the group, seasoned in corporate subtleties, caught the drift of her insinuations and shared knowing glances, their smiles crinkling at the edges of their eyes. As the conversation turned to more pressing matters, Mack shifted his focus, his voice imbued with a supportive undertone.
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