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.

gaze swept deliberately across the room, pausing on no one in particular,

and Mr. Nathan Higgins have only just made their engagement public. There’s been no formal engagement ceremony, let alone

voice wasn’t loud, but each word

brief moment, then quickly rose to his feet, smoothing a polite smile

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

Rodger, this was nothing short of

it all

the business world. Now, it was a

could align themselves with such a formidable force, their

over as he approached

Noel, it’s an honor to

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

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