Chapter 146

Chapter 146:

Alex’s brow furrowed deeply. “What was she after this time?”

“Just her usual drama, trying to stir things up,” Sadie responded, her tone even, almost indifferent, yet a subtle strain hinted at the annoyance simmering beneath the surface. “Alex, do you think she’ll tell Noah about me?”

Alex gave her a reassuring look. “She probably won’t. She’s not that reckless. But I do think Kyla could be a real threat. I have a hunch she was involved in that car accident three years ago. Remember, aside from us, she was the only one who knew about your plan to slip away from the banquet.”

Sadie’s complexion drained, her eyes wide with a flicker of fear. “You mean…”

“I’ll look into it,” Alex declared, his voice resolute with determination. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep you, your grandmother, and Averi safe.”

After bidding Sadie goodbye, Alex drove back to his place.

As he unlocked the door, a pungent odor of alcohol hit him. Stepping into the living room, he found Noah slumped on the sofa, clutching an empty bottle, his gaze unfocused and distant.

“You’re back,” Noah murmured, his voice rough and tinged with the bitterness of drink.

his chest, a sense of foreboding washing over him. “Why are

gave a self-deprecating laugh. “What, am I not

him and picking up the bottle from the

Alex. You’ve been hard to see,” Noah said, his gaze piercing as he

keeping his tone casual. “Just the usual

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Noah scoffed. “What kind of business has you jetting off to different countries

flickered momentarily, but he quickly regained his composure. “You know how it is—expanding globally is part of the

gaze turned icy. “Alex, be straight with me. Is Sadie hidden abroad by

you talking about? Sadie left long

of deceit.

changed the subject. “When are you planning to

thought. Seeing this, Alex fell silent as well. The two of them sat there,

phone rang, shattering the stillness. Noah glanced at it, noticing the caller ID

He snatched the phone and stepped outside. “I’ll take this

Alex answered and

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