Chapter 42

Chapter 42:

“Come on, it’s just a cup of milkshake. Is it really that big of a deal?”

“Kyla has good intentions. How could you be so harsh?”

Each syllable of reproach sliced through Sadie like shards of ice, her heart sinking with every word.

She mustered a brittle smile, her face a mask of forced composure. Drawing in a deep breath to quell the tempest of emotions churning inside her, Sadie fixed her gaze on Kyla.

“Kyla, this is what you wanted, isn’t it?”

Her response was measured and firm, the clarity of her tone cutting through the murmurs of the office.

The office fell silent, all eyes darting between the two women. Kyla’s response was not one of irritation, but of increased radiance; her smile widened, tinged with a provocative and triumphant gleam.

proclaiming her victory, suggesting that Sadie was no match for

loud enough for her alone to hear. “That’s right. I’m telling you that if I wanted to strip you of everything, it

tickled the sensitive skin behind Sadie’s ear, sending an involuntary shiver cascading down her spine. Her fists clenched

fierce

door, separated only by a thin

took silent pleasure in the way Sadie kept herself in check, as if savoring a secret

Sadie so visibly disturbed yet utterly powerless; it affirmed

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She cleared her throat slightly

understand you haven’t been feeling great lately. Noah and I decided it would be best for you to take a break and focus

with sweetness, her tone so tender, as

shiver crawled down Sadie’s spine as anger surged within her,

fixed her piercing gaze on Kyla, her words coming out sharply through clenched

think you are to

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