Chapter 1040:

Sadie’s brow tightened, the shift in plan throwing her off.

Not yet? Then when?

What was he really getting at?

“What are you trying to say?” she asked, her voice cautious.

Several hours must have slipped by unnoticed. The sky had turned pitch black.

Near the entrance of Evergreen Cemetery, a sleek black Maybach eased to a stop by the curb, its engine humming quietly.

A soft click broke the silence as the door swung open and Sadie stepped out, the sharp tap of her heels breaking against the pavement. Rather than somber or understated, her look leaned towards high society—an elegant black cocktail dress hugged her frame, her hair perfectly styled, and a string of pearls rested delicately around her neck.

a gala, not at

a word, she reached out and looped her arm through Noah’s with a stiffness that suggested she still wasn’t sold on the plan. Dressed in a tailored black suit, Noah stood beside her, composed and formal, every bit the

were arriving at an exclusive

tilted her head slightly and glanced up at him, her tone laced with irritation. “This is your big idea? Showing up dressed like this in

better way. Anything would have drawn less attention than this ridiculous

his voice, calm and deliberate. “Keep your voice down. Just trust me and

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groan, her patience fraying. Whatever game he was playing, it had better

cemetery attendant, drawn by the

narrowed as he caught

the woman even more so. Their

something didn’t add up. What kind of couple turned up

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