Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss! by Nora Hoover

Chapter 678 The Icy Hauteur

"Miss James..." Chloe's words were cut short by the imposing figure of a female bodyguard.

With no other option, Chloe could only retreat, her gaze lingering on the retreating silver Rolls-Royce Phantom that carried Sadie away.

With a sigh, Chloe turned to reenter the building, only to find a throng of businessmen had congregated, their faces etched with a mix of emotions. They had all been witnesses to the spectacle that had just unfolded. Who could have predicted that even the Clemens Group would stoop to court someone so actively?

This Miss James was indeed a fortunate woman, a true pioneer in her own right!

After a two-year hiatus, the James Group's inevitable entry into the domestic market was now confirmed, and they were poised to become the Clemens Group's most formidable adversary!

"Gone?" Mr. Wood emerged slowly, a hint of amusement playing on his lips as he took in Chloe's discomfited expression. "You hit a brick wall, didn't you?"

"Yeah," Chloe admitted, her voice tinged with regret. "I told her Mr. Clemens was on his way and asked her to wait. Can you guess her response?"

Mr. Wood inquired, his

an appointment with her secretary," Chloe recounted, a helpless chuckle escaping her

woman is truly something else. Her poise at the auction

Chloe agreed, her admiration evident.

she's nothing like the clumsy and naive Sadie we once knew," Mr. Wood mused, his expression turning serious. "Yet, how can two people

smallest gestures differ,"

her well. She was endearing. But this Miss James, every action of hers radiates an undeniable authority and arrogance. Her gaze alone is so

Mr. Wood nodded in agreement. "That incident was a severe blow to Mr. Clemens. He retreated into silence for half a year before finally emerging, more reserved and taciturn than ever. Only you, I, and Andrew Rylan know of that past.

Chloe sighed, unable to suppress her thoughts any longer, "I was

the wind. The car came to a halt and Micah burst out, his voice urgent, "Where is she? Where is she?" "She's gone," Chloe reported weakly. "I tried

any contact information?" Micah asked, his voice laced

Chloe responded, shaking her head. "She said if you wanted to see her,

taken aback. This didn't sound like something Sadie would

Sadie, her demeanor and temperament are starkly different." "Let's continue this in the car." Micah, unable to wait any longer, instructed Andrew to locate