Chapter 318

Chapter 318:

“What plans? Anything you can’t possibly reschedule?”

At that moment, Noah’s phone buzzed. He glanced at the caller ID—”Sadie”—and read the incoming text.

“I’m cooking tonight. Will you be home for dinner?”

The corners of his mouth betrayed him, curving into a subtle smile as he quickly typed back, “Yes.”

Placing the phone down, Noah met Kyla’s gaze again, his expression unchanged.

“Sorry, Kyla, but tonight’s really not a good time.”

Kyla’s complexion turned pale as she gripped her handbag, her nails digging painfully into her palm.

effort to appear calm was in vain, her

gave a faint nod, confirming

stifle the overwhelming surge of emotions, rising to

deep resentment. The sound of the office door slamming echoed through the room with

deep eyes reflecting an array

from the phone screen cast a glow on Sadie’s face, revealing the turmoil

“Yes.”

for

felt unexpectedly sharp. She kept staring at it, her emotions swirling inside her. Words failed to capture

in the morning,

confrontation and wishing to avoid further confinement, Sadie had deliberated all day before deciding to diffuse the situation and sending that

her phone into her bag

I’ll leave the remaining tasks to you,” she said to

looked up, taken aback. “Oh? Sadie, it’s still

smile crossed Sadie’s lips. “Yes, it’s just something personal. Also, please monitor the

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