PopularNovelChapter 768: Sadie stood poised among the sea of elite guests, a vision in her champagne-colored gown-tailored to perfection, hugging her frwith effortless grace. A wine glass rested lightly in her hand as she exchanged polite words with the city's most influential figures.
But then, her gaze drifted toward the entrance-and froze.
Noah had arrived.
Wearing his signature silver mask, he stood tall, refined, and commanding in presence.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd on his arm, Hailey-draped in a pristine white strapless gown-clung to him with adoring affection. They looked like something from a polished fairytale: elegant, radiant, inseparable.
Sadie's breath caught in her throat.
Her grip on the wine glass subtly tightened, the cold bite of jealousy and pain blooming in her chest.
She had known for stnow that Patrick was Noah—and that Hailey was his current wife.
But knowing something and seeing it were two very different things. And now, with the image burning vividly before her, the truth becinescapable. The bitterness she had so carefully buried clawed its way to the surface.
Across the room, Hailey's gaze locked with hers—and a slow, calculated smile curled her lips.
She released Noah's arm with practiced ease. With a gentle smile and graceful poise, she approached Sadie, her wine glass held delicately between her fingers.
Gone was the woman who had acted haughtily in the luxury store-this version of Hailey was poised, warm, and composed.
To anyone watching, it might've seemed like a cordial meeting between two refined women for the very first time.
"Ms. Hudson, what a pleasure to meet you," Hailey greeted with a smile, extending her hand gracefully.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSadie, despite the storm simmering quietly beneath the surface, returned the smile with perfect poise. Her expression was unreadable as she reached out and gave Hailey's hand a light shake.
Latest chapters in glovels.☐☐ "Ms. Burgess, the pleasure is mine,” she replied coolly.
Hailey's eyes scanned Sadie with an air of mock admiration, hertonem dipped in just the right amount of flattery.
"I've heard so much about you.
Young, brilliant, and decisive. Seeing C.O you now, I must say the praise is wellfearned. To manage a massive company like Wall Group so flawlessly... I'm truly in awe."
Then she tilted her head, glancing ever so casually in Noah's direction, m her eyes glinting with subtle triumph. Her next words were laced with gentle mockery, veiled behind sweetness.
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