Chapter 489

Chapter 489:

Sadie, feeling a sudden unease, instinctively took a step back, trying to create some distance. But Noah moved forward, closing the gap in an instant. The faint scent of his cologne—warm, deep, unmistakably his—drifted toward her, wrapping around her senses. Her pulse quickened.

Sadie steadied herself, meeting Noah’s gaze head-on, though a flicker of wariness lingered in her eyes. “Is there something else you want to talk about?”

Noah studied her for a moment, then let a slow, knowing smile tug at the corners of his lips. “Well, I’m sure you haven’t forgotten what Averi said.”

Sadie felt warmth creep up her neck. Of course. She should have known Noah wouldn’t let this go so easily.

“And how exactly would you like me to thank you, Mr. Wall?” Taking a measured breath, she lifted her chin slightly, forcing herself to hold her ground.

Noah’s gaze flickered—just for a moment—before a trace of admiration passed through his eyes.

you be the one deciding that?” His voice was low, husky, edged with playful

from his body, the quiet intensity in his gaze, the way the air between them seemed to

But she didn’t. Instead, she forced herself to remain still, to appear unfazed—even as her breath grew

to move past it.

refusing to meet Noah’s gaze, as if this would make the conversation easier. Noah’s expression darkened. He knew exactly what she was referring

controlled, turned cold. “Sadie, do you really think you can just

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in her throat. Why was he reacting like this? Shouldn’t he be relieved that she was willing to let it

voice drew their attention

Mr. Wall… dinner

spoke, her posture stiff, clearly uncertain whether she had chosen the

pushed Noah away forcefully and rushed out of the living room, unable to endure another second. Noah watched her depart; the smile on his lips slowly vanished. His expression turned dark

his meal and retreated upstairs, leaving them alone. Sadie ate in silence, her gaze fixed on her plate, lacking the courage to meet Noah’s eyes. Her heart raced uncontrollably, and she struggled to find

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