Chapter 47
Kyla, seemingly unaware of his growing irritation, leaned in with a teasing smirk. “Could it be there’s something between Sadie and Mr. Dominguez?”
She paused dramatically, her voice dripping with insinuation. “But isn’t Mr. Dominguez quite a bit older? Does that really not bother Sadie?”
The air around Noah seemed to chill, his eyes narrowing into icy slits as he fixed a stern look on Kyla. “Enough with the nonsense.”
Despite the warning, a thrill ran through Kyla, her pulse quickening.
She stifled a giggle, her hand lightly covering her mouth as she hurried to keep pace with Noah’s brisk strides, her high heels clicking against the floor. Her eyes twinkled with mischief, as she relished the stir she’d caused.
Roy caught sight of them first. Despite his fifty-plus years, his presence was distinguished and vibrant. He stood gracefully, greeting Noah with a warm, calculated smile and an outstretched hand.
“Mr. Wall, I thought you were not feeling well. Why did you come in person?” Sadie hadn’t anticipated running into these two, and her features twisted into an awkward mask of surprise.
Noah’s eyes briefly scanned the business proposal sprawled across the table before settling on Roy, who maintained an inscrutable facade. In that instant, Noah’s sharp instincts kicked in, whispering that the situation was laced with complexity.
He parted his lips to speak, but Sadie, quick on the uptake, interjected, “Mr. Wall, how are you feeling today?” Her voice was laced with a genuine tint of concern. “I didn’t expect you to come in person. It seems you hold the partnership with Maple Group in high regard.”
Her words cleverly offered Noah a hint, as she acknowledged that her own bold moves had orchestrated today’s meeting. Nonetheless, if this secured the partnership with Maple Group, Wall Group would benefit just as much.
Noah, ever the astute businessman, caught her implications without missing a beat.
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He nodded, his response firm yet infused with undeniable gravitas. “My apologies, Mr. Dominguez, for not arriving sooner.”
Kyla’s lips curled into a tight, almost imperceptible sneer, her eyes glinting with a flicker of disdain. She had seen through the charade; today’s high-stakes negotiation was all Sadie’s doing.
And now, Sadie was deftly passing the responsibility, forcing Noah to untangle the web she had woven—what a strategic move.
Kyla watched as Noah maintained a stoically indifferent facade. There was no sign he intended to derail Sadie’s plan, and Kyla couldn’t help but smirk inwardly.
It appeared Sadie had managed to coax even the typically calculating Noah into bending the rules just for her.
Roy and Noah had already taken their respective places on the plush sofas, poised to dive into their business discussion.
Roy leaned forward with a warm smile, his eyes twinkling with genuine admiration. “Mr. Wall, I must say, your secretary is quite remarkable. So young, yet she grasps the intricacies of the project like a seasoned pro. It’s a rare find,” he noted, his voice rich with sincerity as he nodded towards Sadie. “You’ve really landed yourself an extraordinary talent there!”
Sadie allowed herself a small, humble smile in response. Her voice was soft yet confident as she replied, “Mr. Dominguez, you’re too kind. I’m just fulfilling my responsibilities and continually learning from Mr. Wall.”
Her posture remained impeccable, a testament to her professionalism, as she anticipated the successful closure of their discussion, which would, in turn, secure her a well-deserved bonus.
The mere thought sparked a subtle gleam of anticipation in her eyes.noveldrama
On the sidelines, Kyla observed the exchange, her heart simmering with envy.
There was no way in hell she was going to stand there and let Sadie steal the spotlight!
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