Chapter 576 She Had Truly
Gone
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, bathing the room in a warm golden light.
Sadie’s eyes fluttered open as the haze of sleep lifted.
Beside her, one figure stretched tall and another small, both sleeping deeply with rhythmic breaths.
Noah’s usually sharp features softened into serenity in his sleep.
Averi, curled up like a small cocoon, his lips forming a gentle pout, wore an expression of such innocence that it coaxed a
smile from Sadie.
The events of the previous day seemed almost like a dream.
She gently peeled back the blanket and eased out of bed, careful not to disturb Noah or Averi.
And then suddenly, there was a knock at the door- firm and rhythmic. Sadie paused briefly, then stepped silently onto the
carpet, barefoot.
She stepped softly across the carpet to the door and peered through the peephole. It was Tina.
Opening the door, she noticed Tina avoiding eye contact.
Tina held a key card, her voice a whisper. “Good morning, Sadie. They’ve fixed your room’s lock.”
Sadie accepted the key card with a nod, her face unreadable.
Turning towards the living room, she asked nonchalantly, “How’s Briley?”
Tina’s demeanor changed instantly, her eyes lighting up with mischief.
“You missed the excitement last night, Sadie! Briley left the police station and the reporters swarmed her. She just lost it, shoved them, and started yelling right there on the street. She’s the top trend on social media now. The headline? ‘Briley Snaps and Attacks Reporters.‘ And the comments–let’s just say she’s not getting any sympathy.”
Sadie reached for a glass of water on the table, her hand pausing mid–air.
Really? Briley, always so concerned with her image, had snapped publicly? This was surprising.
“What exactly happened?”
Tina, energized by the gossip, dove into the story with vivid details.
The reporters had cornered Briley with accusations of diva–like behavior, using body doubles, and even abusing staff members–hitting every nerve. No wonder she had snapped.
Sadie listened in silence, sipping her water slowly, her face giving nothing away.
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Chapter 576 She Had Truly Gone
She believed Briley had brought this upon herself. After having her way in the entertainment industry, spoiled by constant praise, Briley had become arrogant and impulsive. Now, with her reputation crumbling, the public was quick to turn against her.
Sadie had never considered herself particularly merciful. Briley had attempted to ruin her more than once. By choosing not to retaliate, Sadie felt she had already extended more grace than Briley ever deserved.
“Leave her to it,” Sadie remarked calmly, placing her glass on the table. “She should handle the consequences alone.”
Then, changing the subject, Sadie turned to Tina. “By the way, could you watch Averi for me today? I have some business to
attend to.”
“Absolutely, Sadie! Don’t worry, he’s in good hands,” Tina responded eagerly, her nod full of promise.
Sadie then returned to her room to freshen up.
After a quick shower, she dressed in a crisp white suit.
Grabbing her bag, she made her way directly to the hotel lobby.
Outside, a flashy yellow sports car awaited her arrival.
Nathan leaned against it, sporting a broad grin and radiating good cheer.
As soon as he saw her approaching, Nathan straightened and hurried over.
“Good morning, Ms. Hudson!” He swung the passenger door open with a flourish.
Sadie slid into the seat with elegance. Nathan shut the door behind her, then walked around to the driver’s side and
climbed in.
The car glided smoothly away from the hotel.
Sadie caught Nathan’s eye, noticing his palpable excitement.
“So, what’s the plan once we arrive at Higgins Manor?”
Nathan adjusted his posture, his smile brimming with confidence.
“Ms. Hudson, just follow my lead. I’ve sent a team to gather information. The fiasco at yesterday’s wedding is dominating today’s news. My family’s reputation is tarnished, and the company’s stock price has plummeted by five percent. My father is likely overwhelmed with damage control–he won’t be thinking clearly. We’ll take this opportunity to catch Jarrett off
guard.”
Sadie nodded subtly, then closed her eyes and reclined in her seat, seeking a moment of rest.
Yet, her thoughts wandered to Noah- his masked visage and the fleeting softness in his eyes as he cradled Averi.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel’s presidential suite, Noah stirred awake. Instinctively, he reached out to pull Sadie closer.
However, his hand met only the cool, empty sheets where she had been.
He opened his eyes, and a shadow of annoyance crossed his face.
She had truly gone–without a second thought.
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