Chapter 379

Chapter 379:

“Where’s Averi?”

“He… went to Slimron for an educational trip. He’ll be away for a few days.”

Noah gave a small nod. He said nothing more.

Noah reached for an exquisite box on the desk, its surface gleaming under the soft light. He held it out to Sadie, his movements deliberate yet effortless.

“There’s a charity event tonight,” he said, his voice low and steady. “I’d like you to come with me.”

Sadie froze, her eyes darting between the box and Noah’s impassive face.

“Me?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. She pointed at herself to confirm he wasn’t mistaken. The idea seemed absurd, almost surreal.

nod, his expression unreadable, but his tone left no

I need a

echoed in her mind, a

word

she reached for the box, her fingers brushing against the plush velvet, a strange mix of anticipation and unease swirling in her

inscrutable, as if he were trying to decipher something Sadie herself couldn’t

his attention shifting back to the glowing screen

stars scattered across a midnight sky.

fabric draping perfectly over her figure as though it had been made just for her. Standing in front of the mirror, she carefully styled her hair and applied a touch of makeup, her hands trembling slightly with nervous

begins

o’clock, there was

deep breath, steadying herself, before she walked toward

a brief moment, she saw something like admiration flash in his eyes—something

said, his

flushed, and she lowered her gaze momentarily. Her heart fluttered in response to the compliment, and she whispered softly, “Thank

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