Chapter XXX:

This couldn’t be happening. Noah, of all people, had folded? The guy was usually as tight-lipped as they came. How had Sadie managed to pry the truth out of him so easily?

Back then, no matter what he tried, Noah had never budged. Yet somehow, Sadie got him to spill everything? It didn’t make sense.

Samuel, who lingered by the door, showed a flicker of surprise at Sadie’s unexpected statement. When had Patrick supposedly confessed? Samuel hadn’t caught even a whisper about it. That’s when the realization hit—Sadie had to be bluffing. Samuel lowered his gaze, slipping easily into the role of an invisible bystander. A creeping sense of unease swept over Blaine, making his skin itch with anxiety.

He sneaked another glance at Sadie.

She sat there as if nothing could shake her—so completely in control that Blaine couldn’t tell whether she was bluffing or simply already knew every answer.

Could Noah truly betray him like that, all for a chance to win Sadie’s heart? To be honest, Blaine wouldn’t be surprised at all. It was obvious to anyone that Noah was utterly captivated by her.

After wrestling with his thoughts, Blaine decided there was no point in hiding anything. There was nothing he’d done that crossed a line, and Noah had betrayed him first. Besides, Sharon wasn’t in any danger.

deeply, steadying himself, then addressed

said. “I give you my word, I did

is tight, and nobody can visit without official approval from the Castro family. Only my

eyebrows flickered at this

Ralph remained the only gatekeeper she’d have to contend with. Lifting her cup to her lips,

voice stayed calm as she asked, “Besides that, what else are you hiding

was stunned. His eyes grew wide as his mind scrambled to

out the newest

Sadie said Noah already told her everything? Why was she still asking him about this?

fright. His hand instinctively

had tricked him into spilling the

was a complete disaster. His grandfather would dress him

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