Chapter 256 Chapter 256: With a composed look, Sadie's eyes met Kyla's, her lips curving into a knowing grin. "Miss Wade, this isn't your fault." This response caught Kyla off guard; she had not anticipated such a remark from Sadie.
"Everyone has their flaws. It seems you're just missing a little common sense," Sadie continued, her tone light yet piercing.
Fury marred Kyla's visage, her expression souring instantly. The sting of Sadie's words hit sharply.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSadie's attention casually shifted to the brilliant sapphire necklace around Leanna's neck, her smile subtly spreading.
"This exquisite sapphire represents eternal love, a perfect reflection of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence's enduring commitment to each other." Leanna caressed the necklace, her expression aglow with joy. "Sadie has impeccable taste; this necklace is truly wonderful." The color drained from Kyla's face, her cheeks flushing with a heat akin to a stinging slap. Her hands balled into fists, her nails pressing into her palms.
Overwhelmed, she abruptly turned and hurried away from the gathering.
Sadie's gaze followed Kyla's hasty departure, her face a portrait of calm composure.
Alex's eyes dropped, reflecting his thoughts. He had thought he had helped Sadie, but now it seemed... she didn't need his help.
Hank took the moment to express his gratitude publicly. "I want to extend a special thanks to Miss Hudson. Her stuand she have proven themselves exceptional. It is with great pleasure that I announce the next jewelry exhibition for the Lawrence Group will be exclusively managed by Miss Hudson and her team." Hank's commanding voice reverberated across the vast banquet hall. A brief silence fell over the crowd before it burst into more lively discussions than before.
Stay tuned for more gl.cöm The management of the upcoming jewelry exhibition for the Lawrence Group was such a prestigious opportunity that it was fiercely contested.
And yet, Hank had handed it to Sadie without a second thought. Sadie was also surprised by such a significant gesture of trust. She hadn't seen it coming.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe banquet hall buzzed with the clinking of glasses.
A middle-aged man sporting a meticulously groomed hairstyle and dressed in a sharp deep blue suit approached Sadie with a beaming smile, wine glass in hand.
"Miss Hudson, so much praise has been sung about your work! Having seen you now, I'm sure the praise was well-founded!" Sadie, with a polite nod, raised her glass to meet his in a delicate toast. "Thank you, Mr. Hammond. It's a pleasure, and I hope our paths continue to cross,” she said with modesty, her smile subtle but genuine.
Jonathan Hammond admired Sadie, his eyes reflecting a deep respect as they landed on her gracefully slender neck.
"Miss Hudson, you are quite remarkable," he said, pausingo m thoughtfully before cautiously asking, "May I inquire if you are married?"
Sadie was taken aback for a moment but soon responded with a smile and a shake of her head. She had long moved on from her relationship with Noah. "Not yet," she responded simply.