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 really

gⱯlnσν𝓮ℓs․cóm is your escape

with the jokes, Mr. Noel? Why would you be interested in someone like

her like armor. “Isn’t the alliance between our families… more valuable

Noah’s eyes dimmed, replaced by something

woman was composed, strategic—always finding a

the heat between them cooling

Ms. Hudson… Here’s what I want—thirty percent of the Wall Group’s shares. And exclusive cooperation

composure faltered for a second—just long enough for her eyes

really took

That would give him significant control. A stake in every decision. And five years of locked-in exclusivity…

“That’s quite a demand, Mr. Noel. I may be cornered right now—but I haven’t lost

price to pay for helping you reclaim your position in Wall

Sadie remained silent.

that had fallen in

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