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.

was silently proclaiming her victory, suggesting that Sadie was no match for her

near Sadie’s ear, whispering just loud enough for her alone to hear. “That’s right. I’m telling you that if I

heat of her breath tickled the sensitive skin behind Sadie’s ear, sending an involuntary shiver cascading down her spine. Her fists clenched tightly, nails digging into the flesh of her

fierce urge

by a thin wall. Acting on impulse now would do nothing but

way Sadie kept herself

gratifying about seeing Sadie so visibly disturbed

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up, Kyla smoothly transitioned back to her usual poised and polished demeanor. She cleared her

great lately. Noah and I decided it would be best for you to take

so tender, as if she genuinely

as anger

eyes widened in sheer disbelief as she fixed her piercing gaze on Kyla, her words coming

you think you are to decide

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