NovelEnglishChapter 302 Chapter 302: With these words, they all bowed their heads and hurried out of the studio, leaving Sadie alone in the suddenly deserted space, feeling like she was caught in a surreal moment.
The clock on the wall continued its relentless ticking, each second stretching out endlessly.
Noticing the time, Sadie remembered Averi would soon be out of school.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGathering her strength, she grabbed her car keys and headed out.
Sadie drove mechanically, her mind a chaotic mess.
Upon reaching the vicinity of the kindergarten, she parked and walked towards the entrance, lost in thought.
"Beep!" The sharp sound of a horn rang out.
Jolted back to the present, Sadie saw a truck barreling toward her.
She froze, attempting to stop, but it was too late.
"Argh!" Just then, a strong arm pulled her back forcefully, saving her in the nick of time.
Her heart raced as she staggered backward, nearly losing her balance. Tina's familiar features cinto view as she lifted her gaze.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Are you out of your mind, Sadie? What were you thinking?" Tina's concern was evident in her wide eyes and the rapid rise and fall of her chest.
In a daze, Sadie could only stare back, her mind wiped clean of thoughts. The fear of death had gripped her just moments before.
"Tina, I owe you my life," Sadie said, her voice trembling and her complexion pale as she clutched at her chest. Tina looked exhausted, rubbing her sore eyes as she grumbled, "How could you be so careless, Sadie? You frightenedto death. I've been working overtso much lately I'm barely standing, and when I finally have a day off, I nearly end up planning your funeral." Latest chapters in gl.☐om A faint smile crossed Sadie's face. "I'm really sorry, Tina. It's just that I've been out of sorts." "That's quite clear," Tina responded, her lips pursed in a frown as she gave Sadie a worried once-over.
"Are you okay? What's going on with you? You're looking awful, and those dark circles? They might as well be bruises." Sadie sighed. "My studio's in chaos. Everyone quit, and I can't get in touch with Alex." "Your design studio?" Tina's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "What? How did that happen? You secured the Starlight Gala project recently, right?"
"Yeah, that was before everything fell ме apart," Sadie muntered her om expression growing more somber.
"And what brings you here, anyway?" Tina's gaze swept their surroundings, her tone laced with curiosity. Pointing toward the nearby kindergarten, Sadie replied, "I'm here to pick up Averi from school." "Ah, that explains it," Tina said, a light of understanding dawning in her eyes.
"I actually live nearby. And, by the way...” she whispered, leaning closer. "I've heard something interesting. It appears the Wall Group is planning to take over the Howe Group."
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