Chapter 940:

A quiet breath escaped Sadie’s lips as weariness settled back over her shoulders.

Dealing with the Higgins family felt like dragging around a storm. If it weren’t for the trail leading to her parents, she wouldn’t have gotten involved in the first place.

She pulled on a cream cardigan, the soft fabric a small comfort, and made her way toward the sitting room.

Just as expected, Jarrett was already there. He sat motionless in his wheelchair, his expression impossible to read.

The moment Sadie walked in, a faint smile tugged at Jarrett’s mouth. Sadie settled onto the sofa across from him, her posture steady and unhurried.

“It’s getting late, Mr. Higgins. What brings you over at this hour? Has your family finally sorted things out?” Each word landed with intention.

expression wavered for half

take him long to catch the bite behind her words—she was throwing shade about the scene Yvonne made at the wedding. She knew exactly where to press, and she

in his chest, Jarrett managed to

Hudson. But it

actually came to talk

curve of Sadie’s brow

don’t have to be so formal, Mr. Higgins.

into a new

in tone gave Jarrett

real responsibility looks like. For someone like you to go as low as working with him, even using Wall Group’s resources to help him climb—don’t you think he’s

belittling Nathan. Though her expression barely changed, the light in her smile began to

his cards on the table. “Let me make this simple. If you’re willing to shift your support to me, I’ll

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