Chapter 92

Chapter 92:

Soon, Alex arrived in his car.

With a crisp “click,” the car door swung open, unleashing a wave of stifling heat that enveloped Sadie. She grimaced slightly, her fingers clutching the door’s edge with a faint tremor of discomfort.

With a smooth stride, Alex approached her, offering his hand with a charming smile. “Be careful.”

Managing a weak smile, Sadie attempted to straighten up, only to be caught by a wave of dizziness.

“Ugh…” she groaned under her breath, her body reacting on its own, tipping slightly forward.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling alright?” Alex was quick to steady her by the waist, his touch brief yet firm, his eyes scanning her face for signs of distress.

hand to her forehead, her complexion paling. “I haven’t eaten yet. It might be low

not good. Tonight’s banquet is all about mingling and making connections.

Sadie’s mind, tightening

A restaurant again.

dinner at the upscale restaurant, where they had stumbled upon Noah, flooded back. That chance

steadying breath, Sadie forced the rising turmoil down. There was no time to get lost in her thoughts—she

us too late?” She glanced anxiously at her watch—it was edging toward five. “If we stop to eat,

the thrill

eyes darkened with concern as he studied Sadie’s pale face. “Is

conviction. “I’m meeting Roy to discuss a collaboration. If it works out, I’ll finally be able to open my own studio.” Her eyes briefly darkened with a touch of resentment.

going to the restaurant. Instead, he fetched a small box of beautifully packaged candies from the car and handed it to her with an encouraging smile. “Here, take these for a little energy

She carefully unwrapped each one and placed it in her mouth. The rush of

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