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

suddenly, Sadie was hyper-aware of the warmth radiating from his body, the

of her brain told her to move, to step back. But she didn’t. Instead, she forced herself

night… I’m willing to move

this would make the conversation easier. Noah’s expression darkened. He knew exactly

“Sadie, do you really think you can

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he be relieved that she was willing to let it go? To not dwell

their attention away from their

Mr. Wall…

door of the dining room, a maid spoke, her posture stiff, clearly uncertain whether she had chosen the worst possible time to speak. Perhaps she had, indeed, interrupted something

pushed Noah away forcefully and rushed out of the living room, unable to endure another

silence hung between Sadie and Noah. Averi had finished 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

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