Chapter 718:

“Then tell me, Mr. Noel, what percentage are you after?” Noah let her pull ahead—only to close the gap again, effortlessly.

“Can you even afford what I want, Ms. Hudson?” His words lingered in the air, laced with implication.

Sadie’s breath caught. Just for a second.

The man before her—he was no longer the Noah from three years ago. Sharper. Bolder. Harder to read. And far more dangerous.

But she held her ground. “Then say it plainly, Mr. Noel. If it’s within my reach, I won’t refuse. I know when I need help.” As much as she hated to admit it, she needed his help now.

A flicker of something unreadable passed through Noah’s eyes. Then came that smile. He leaned in, so close his breath grazed her cheek. “Profits don’t interest me much these days… But you, Ms. Hudson… now that’s a different story.”

His presence was all-consuming. Unmistakably invasive.

Sadie’s breath hitched, her pulse quickening despite herself.

Patrick

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the jokes, Mr. Noel? Why would

around her like armor. “Isn’t the alliance between our

in Noah’s eyes dimmed, replaced by something

was composed, strategic—always finding a way

straightened, the heat between them

of the Wall Group’s shares. And exclusive cooperation rights on

a second—just long enough

request really took

significant control. A stake in every decision. And five

demand, Mr. Noel. I

you reclaim your position

Sadie remained silent.

suddenly shattered the tense silence that had fallen

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