Chapter 16

Chapter 16:

But as he saw the dark screen, he realized the call had ended long ago. The phone’s screen reflected his darkening expression.

Frustration boiled inside him as he flung the phone onto the table, unable to make sense of the emotions churning within him.

“Damn it!” Noah grumbled through clenched teeth.

Just then, the soft murmur of whispers slipped through the thin walls of his office.

“Did you see the pictures? Sadie was getting cozy with two men at the same time.”

“Is that so? That’s hard to believe. She’s always seemed so upright and polished to me.”

“Well, appearances can be deceiving, can’t they?”

As these snippets of conversation reached his ears, Noah’s face clouded over, a storm brewing in his eyes.

as they swept over the group of gossiping women outside. His voice

all have actual work to

a wave of fear washing over them as they lowered their heads, hardly daring

we’re truly sorry. It won’t

snort, his silence as condemning as any words. Turning on his heel, he retreated back into the sanctuary of his office. Even when he was back at his desk, his anger

the phone and dialed

get over here.

fresh updates

knocked lightly on the

something you need,

the air, a hint of barely

a moment, his mind racing to catch up with Noah’s query. Realization flickered in his eyes, and

sir, and I was on my way

his phone towards

the photos to your

phone with a swift motion, his gaze narrowing as he scrutinized the image

left no doubt—it had been taken covertly from outside Sadie’s apartment building. In the

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