Chapter 46
Now, lured by the promising bonus tied to the project, she felt compelled to dive headfirst into the challenge.
Roy mulled over the situation briefly, his fingers drumming a thoughtful rhythm on the polished tabletop before he addressed her with a measured calmness. “Please, take a seat, Miss Hudson. Did Mr. Wall himself put this proposal together?”
The slight arch of his eyebrow betrayed his surprise, offering Sadie a moment of relief as she felt a burden lift from her shoulders. She sensed the odds were finally tilting in her favor this time, yet, given the circumstances, she was well aware that the biggest share of credit had to be Noah’s.noveldrama
It was absurd to think a mere secretary could stand for the entirety of the Wall Group.
With a restrained smile, Sadie nodded in acknowledgment. “Mr. Dominguez, your discernment is commendable. Yes, Mr. Wall did this personally. Unfortunately, he’s not feeling well today, so he sent me in his place. I trust everything is to your satisfaction?”
Her voice maintained its composure, but beneath the surface, a subtle bitterness simmered.
For Noah’s sake, she had set aside her own ambitions, satisfied with lifting him up from behind the scenes. Yet, when all was said and done, she remained unnamed, her contributions silently acknowledged but never celebrated.
Roy gave a small nod, gently returning the proposal to the table, his expression betraying a hint of admiration as he regarded Sadie.
“Miss Hudson, with someone as capable as you by Mr. Wall’s side, things must run a lot smoother. I’m inclined to take a closer look at this project. Could you walk me through it in more detail?”
The knot of anxiety in Sadie’s stomach loosened at Roy’s encouraging tone.
She flashed him a composed, confident smile and replied smoothly, “Absolutely, Mr. Dominguez. Let me delve into the specifics of our proposal.”
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Her voice was soft but clear, her words meticulously chosen as she unfolded the intricacies of the proposal, sprinkling her explanation with insightful observations that seemed to resonate with Roy, who nodded appreciatively at her points.
As Sadie reveled in her growing sense of accomplishment, she remained blissfully unaware of two familiar figures gradually closing the distance behind her.
“Noah.” Kyla’s voice floated in the air, tinged with excitement. “I heard there’s a new restaurant over at Elmsgate. Shall we try it tonight?” She clung affectionately to Noah’s arm, her tone playful and inviting. Noah’s response, however, was absent. His gaze was intensely fixed on the graceful figure a short distance away.
Sadie was dressed in a chic, understated professional suit, her long hair swept up into an elegant bun that accentuated her delicate neck. She radiated a poised blend of competence and grace.
At that instant, she sat partially turned away, a slight confident smile playing at the corners of her mouth as she engaged in a spirited exchange with Roy.
This was a side of Sadie that Noah had never witnessed before.
Kyla’s eyes darted covertly towards Sadie, a sly smirk barely visible on her face.
She brought a hand to her mouth, feigning shock. “Noah, are my eyes deceiving me? Is that Sadie? What on earth is she doing here?”
Noah remained silent, his intense gaze fixed on Roy, who was engaged in an eager conversation with Sadie. A shadow of doubt flitted across his expression.
Kyla’s jealousy surged unchecked when she saw Noah’s attention so fixed on Sadie. Her emotions morphed into simmering anger.
She grasped Noah’s arm, her voice laced with feigned surprise. “Noah, is Sadie really discussing business with Mr. Dominguez? But I thought Wall Group wasn’t collaborating with Maple Group right now, or am I mistaken?”
“Kyla.” Noah’s brow furrowed, the displeasure in his tone unmistakable.
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