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

Chapter 1262 Barbara Had Tried This Before

Sadie was chillin' in her room after breakfast, just reading and taking it easy. Annika and Arya crashed in the guest room, while Jessica and Aurora hung out with Sadie.

Before they knew it, the day turned into evening. Annika and Arya, all refreshed from their naps, joined Sadie just as Barbara rolled in with dinner and a fancy bottle of red wine. "Joe's not back yet?" Sadie asked, barely looking up from her book.

"Nope, Ms. James," Barbara said, all respectful. "He's got a lot on his plate today. Might be back late."

"Really? What's the deal?" Sadie asked, swirling her wine glass like a pro.

"Press conference this afternoon, and he's gotta entertain some big shots tonight. Plus, he's gotta see some folks off at the airport," Barbara explained.

"Oh," Sadie nodded. "Makes sense. Postponing the wedding's a big deal."

"This wine's from Grapetown Heights. Have some more; it'll help you sleep," Barbara suggested.

"Thanks," Sadie smiled. "You can go now."

Barbara said and

when Joe gets back, tell him to come see

and the maid next to her nodded,

and Jessica and Aurora started testing the food

something like a sleeping pill in it. Made

winery. She'd skipped Barbara's water and just had a sip of wine, but still ended up super tired and crashed on the sofa before Joe even left. That's when she realized the wine was

signaled Jessica and Aurora to keep the evidence,

in around ten, looking pretty hammered. Barbara rushed to greet him,

with the guests. I came home

your room," Barbara said, trying to steer him

maid a death glare. "Joe's

The maid clammed up.

you're drunk. Let me help you wash up first. You don't wanna see Ms. James like this." "Oh, right," Joe muttered. He didn't wanna look like a mess in front of Sadie, so he didn't fight

about to head to his room when Sadie stepped out,

stopped and turned,

to hold him back but