PopularNovelChapter 797: For sreason, 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. Since we now share a strong partnership, I thought it would be best to ask for your input regarding the site selection." Sadie fixed her eyes on the glass of water as he spoke, absently twirling a pen with one hand.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe heard his words, but her mind struggled to process them.
Build a factory? Site selection? The words echoed distantly, her mind still caught on the information Samuel had given her earlier. The pieces were starting to fall into place, painting a possibility that Sadie wasn't ready to accept.
When a moment passed and she still hadn't said anything, Noah frowned.
He leaned over the table, waving 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 felt her cheeks warm with embarrassment.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Noel. I was just " She was cut off when a large, cool hand pressed against her forehead.
Sadie froze, instinctively trying to pull away, but Noah's other hand gripped her shoulder firmly.
His calloused fingertips lingered on her skin, and the familiar, calming scent of lavender grew more pronounced as he closed the distance between them. His touch was gentle, yet steady. Noah took a moment to feel her temperature; it was normal.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe wasn't ill, but her actions suggested something was troubling her.
Łat€şt ¢ ħaþεεяs in gatnøvelsNoah finally drew back, his tone softening as he met her flustered gaze. "It doesn't look like you have a fever. Is something bothering you? Does it have to do with recent events?" Unbeknownst to him, these questions only intensified Sadie's unease.
A wave of bitterness rose in her a heart, but more than that, she felt keen sense of defiance.
She forced an obviously fake smile onto her face. "No, Kim fine. You were talking about site selection?"
She quickly steered the conversation back on track, eager 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."
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