Chapter 697:

“Come in,” she called.

Samuel entered, carrying a neatly folded set of women’s clothes.

“Ms. Hudson, these clothes have been prepared for you.”

Sadie accepted the clothes and retreated to the bathroom.

After changing, she emerged, trying to maintain her usual composure.

“About last night…”

Samuel hovered on the edge of his words, visibly torn. Sadie’s eyes narrowed, her voice low and unwavering. “Say it. The truth, Samuel.” Only then did he muster the nerve.

“The men from last night… they talked. It was Sutton behind it. He planned to kidnap Hailey. But they took the wrong person.” Sadie’s expression hardened—like a surface kissed by sudden frost.

Sutton. Again.

Relentless, venomous Sutton.

shifted uncomfortably, his voice softer now. “Also… Ms. Hudson, I saw Patrick’s car

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slammed down

Noah last night. It was

should have known better. Should’ve kept her walls high, her heart distant, especially when her husband’s death still hung fresh

How could she…

guilt deepened. She felt

she returned to the office, her thoughts remained a chaotic

a voice—smooth, amused, and far

her, wearing that trademark smirk, his eyes scanning her face

What happened?” He lifted a brow, playfully

him a look.

steadied herself with a breath and forced a shift in tone.

to

a

partnership.” He paused, letting irritation slip into his voice. “Sutton’s

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