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?"

Wood inquired, his curiosity

Clemens to schedule an appointment with her secretary," Chloe recounted,

truly something else. Her poise at

admiration evident.

the clumsy and naive Sadie we once knew," Mr. Wood mused, his expression turning serious. "Yet, how can two people be

poles apart; even their smallest gestures differ," Chloe reflected, a sigh escaping her

Sadie and I worked together, we were inseparable. I knew her well. She was endearing. But this Miss James, every action of hers radiates an undeniable authority and arrogance.

reserved and taciturn than ever. Only you, I, and Andrew Rylan know of that past. Now, even though there's a new woman in the picture, we all know

suppress her thoughts any longer, "I was truly taken aback when I

burst out, his voice urgent, "Where is she? Where is she?" "She's gone," Chloe reported weakly.

leave any contact information?" Micah asked, his voice

Chloe responded, shaking her head. "She said if you wanted to see her, you would have to schedule an appointment with her

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

resemblance to 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 the auction's supervisor and review the surveillance footage.

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