Chapter 875:

Beneath that civility, however, Jarrett’s resentment burned. Did Sadie really believe that being engaged to Nathan gave her the right to assert dominance here? How naive.

Before the echo of his last word faded, a smooth voice cut clean through the tension at the doorway.

“Mr. Higgins makes a valid point.”

All heads turned sharply toward the source of the interruption.

A tall figure strode into the room with quiet command, his face partially concealed behind a cool, silver mask.

Everyone recognized him instantly—Patrick Noel, CEO of the Burgess Group.

deliberately across the room, pausing on no one in

Higgins have only just made their engagement public. There’s been no formal engagement ceremony, let alone a wedding. Don’t you think it’s a little premature to call her a

voice wasn’t loud, but each word struck

feet, smoothing a polite smile onto his face as he moved

Patrick’s assistant, Jack, had contacted Rodger with astonishing news: the Burgess Group was expressing serious interest in a strategic partnership with the Higgins Group. Even more impressive—Patrick himself would be arriving today to discuss the collaboration in

Rodger, this was nothing

where it

in the business world. Now,

could align themselves with such a

beaming. His excitement bubbled over as he approached Noah with an

Noel, it’s an honor

Without breaking stride, he brushed past Rodger entirely, leaving the outstretched hand suspended in awkward

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