Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 519

Chapter 519 Let’s Have

Dinner

Noah’s gaze grew intense when he noticed the faint blush on Sadie’s ears.

He withdrew his hand and slid it back into his pocket, a subtle smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

“I saw the news online. You truly are sharp and capable, Ms. Hudson.”

There was an ambiguous quality to his tone, and Sadie couldn’t quite tell whether his words were meant to be praise or

criticism.

Noah had indeed seen the news, and he thought the dramatic turn of events had been spectacular.

Sadie was far more resilient than he thought. More than that, she seemed to have the skills and the guts to turn just about

any situation to her advantage.

Looking at her now, however, he found she didn’t have the triumphant demeanor he was expecting.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Noah said, “I came here to discuss another matter with you.”

Sadie nodded and brushed off the tumultuous thoughts that had been plaguing her. It was just as well that Noah wanted to

talk business.

Sadie gestured for Noah to follow her. “This way to the meeting room, Mr. Noel.”

The first thing Sadie did upon entering the room was pour a glass of water and place it in front of him.

Noah’s eyes narrowed ever so slightly. He had noticed her distraction, not to mention the fact that her usually bright eyes

were now clouded with what appeared to be sadness.

Something must be weighing on her mind.

For some reason, that thought made his chest tighten. He had a vague feeling that she was hiding something from him, and

he didn’t like it.

Noah gingerly took his seat.

“The Burgess Group is considering the idea of relocating part of our production line. The plan is to build a local factory, to

better serve the domestic market. And since we now share a strong partnership, I thought it would be best to ask for your input in regard to the site selection.”

Sadie fixed her eyes on the glass of water as he spoke, all while absently twirling a pen with one hand.

She heard his words, but her mind was having trouble processing them.

Build a factory? Site selection?

The words echoed from a distance; her mind was still latched onto the information Samuel had given her earlier.

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The pieces were starting to fall together, and they were painting a possibility that Sadie wasn’t ready to accept.

When a moment passed and she still said nothing, Noah frowned.

He leaned over the table and waved a hand in front of her face. “Ms. Hudson?”

His proximity snapped Sadie back to reality, though her eyes remained glassy for a couple of seconds before they finally

focused on his.

She belatedly realized her rude behavior, and she felt her cheeks grow hot with embarrassment.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Noel. I was just—”

She was cut off when a large, cool hand suddenly pressed against her forehead.

Sadie froze and instinctively tried to pull away, but Noah’s other hand had a firm grip on her shoulder.

His calloused fingertips lingered on her skin, the familiar, calming scent of lavender becoming more pronounced as he

closed the distance between them.

His touch was gentle, yet steady. Noah took a moment to feel Sadie’s temperature; it was pretty normal.

She wasn’t ill, but her actions suggested that she was troubled.

Noah finally drew back, his tone softening as he met her flustered gaze.

“It doesn’t look like you have a fever. Is there something bothering you? Does it have to do with recent events?”

Unbeknownst to him, these questions only amplified Sadie’s unease.

A wave of bitterness rose in her heart, but more than that, she felt a keen sense of defiance.

She plastered an obviously fake smile on her face. “No, I’m fine. You were talking about a site selection?”

She quickly steered the conversation back on track in a bid to dispel the awkward atmosphere. “An industrial plot in the

east of the city will be up for public auction in a few days. Its location and land area are ideal for what you have in mind.

I’ll have Samuel gather the details and send them to you later.”

Noah gave her a long, thoughtful look. He knew she was diverting the topic, but he ultimately decided not to press any

further.

.

If she didn’t want to talk, then he couldn’t very well force her.

Even so, a part of him just couldn’t let the matter go.

Noah cleared his throat and nodded. “All right.”

Sadie’s relief was immediate and painfully clear on her face. She shot to her feet. “In that case, I’ll let you get back to work,

Mr. Noel. I have some things to take care of myself.”

She wanted nothing more than to leave, to distance herself from the man who caused her so much inexplicable distress.

She needed time alone to sort through the tangled mess that was her thoughts.

Sadie was already walking to the door when Noah spoke, stopping her in her tracks. “Wait.”

Sadie turned on her heel to look at him.

Noah had already risen and was approaching her. “Let’s have dinner tonight.”

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It wasn’t a question, so it was barely an invitation. No, it was a statement, which didn’t really give her any room to refuse.

Sadie instantly thought back to the tense and uncomfortable lunch at Noah’s villa just a few hours ago. She could still see the hostility in Hailey’s eyes.

“Sorry,” Sadie said. “But I already have plans tonight.”

Noah pursed his lips and nodded once, looking like he had anticipated her refusal.

He leaned close, his voice slightly deeper when he said, “You must be very busy, indeed. I shall take my leave, then. As for the site selection and the construction of the factory…” He paused on purpose, the implication falling heavily in the air between them. “Well, Burgess Group has other options apart from Wall Group.”

It was a blatant threat. This man was using their partnership as leverage to pressure her into going to dinner with him.

Sadie’s hand balled into a tight fist.

At the end of the day, their collaboration with Burgess Group was still crucial, especially after that fiasco with Briley. The Wall Group needed to find its footing again, and regain a firm grasp in the business world.

She knew she couldn’t afford to lose their most powerful ally.

Sadie plastered another smile on her face, a professional one this time.

“If you put it that way, then how can I refuse? It would be an honor and a delight to have dinner with you. Have you thought of a place?”

The corner of Noah’s eye twitched at her swift change in attitude, and he felt a pang in his chest.

Was she only willing to compromise when it benefited her?

He inhaled slowly and straightened up, restoring the distance between them. “Nirvana.”

Sadie’s smile froze.

Nirvana again? Was it deliberate or simply an innocent coincidence?

Either way, she couldn’t really refuse.

Sadie loosened her fist and nodded. “Great,” she muttered.

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