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

Chapter 721 The Art of the Game

Annika, with the Night Club's manager, Jonny, in tow, approached Sadie. Upon laying eyes on Sadie, Jonny was visibly taken aback, uttering in disbelief, "Is it you?" "Do you know our Miss?" Annika queried, her brows furrowed in confusion.

"I..." Jonny stuttered, his gaze fixed on Sadie. He blinked repeatedly, as if trying to dispel an illusion. Two years ago, he had learned from Serena about an unfortunate incident involving Sadie and Brenda, and their subsequent disappearance. Jonny had refrained from prying further into the matter, but he had a vague understanding that the Clemens family, desiring only the children, had cast aside Sadie and Brenda.

For the past two years, Jonny had treaded lightly, careful not to upset Micah, who hadn't visited the Night Club either.. Thus, Jonny had managed to maintain his position at the club unscathed.

On this particular day, Micah's arrival had been uneventful. Annika had approached Jonny about the Black Gold Private Room, and he had planned to deflect her inquiry. However, Annika had revealed her identity, prompting Jonny to reconsider. He knew he could not afford to offend someone of her stature, so he promised to personally address the matter with the host.

Yet, he was utterly unprepared for the revelation that Miss James was, in fact, the Sadie he had known years ago. This left Jonny perplexed. Why was Sadie unaware of the private room's owner? Why had she sent someone to investigate? "What's wrong?" Annika asked, noting Jonny's bewildered expression.

"Nothing," Jonny quickly regained his composure. As a seasoned professional, he understood that if Sadie had chosen not to disclose her identity, it meant she wished to leave her past behind. He decided to respect her decision and feigned ignorance, greeting her formally, "Hello, Miss James!"

Sadie turned to look at Jonny, finding his face vaguely familiar, but she couldn't place him.

James, I have prepared a private booth for you. Please

seating Sadie and her companions in the private booth and providing them with a selection of fine wines, Jonny reassured her,

to Jonny. Instead, she turned to Annika, who promptly relayed, "I inquired earlier, but

in deference. "Our company policy prohibits us

the issue, Sadie asked, "How long have you been working

two and a half years," Jonny responded, his gaze still fixed on the floor, not daring to

you seen me here before?" Sadie

hesitated,

seems you have,"

was amiss: she had visited the Night Club in Newark before and it appeared she had lost

the side, not daring to utter a word. He was well aware of the James Group's formidable reputation, on par with the Clemens family. Given the respect the Clemens family accorded the James Group, he

had changed her name and aligned herself

promptly announced, "Miss James, your room is ready. Allow me to

towards the private room, with Annika, Arya, and the others