Chapter 185

Chapter 185:

“Alex has been too idle lately,” he said, his voice low, carrying a subtle chill.

Samuel, understanding the implication, responded promptly, “Understood.”

“Good,” Noah said, his tone firm. “Don’t leave any traces.”

He ended the call, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. Despite his actions, Noah wrestled with conflicting emotions. He didn’t want Sadie to find happiness, nor did he want her close to any danger. This paradoxical sentiment left him feeling restless and even agitated.

The next day, the design department was notably quiet, with only the sporadic sounds of keyboards clattering breaking the silence. Dressed in a sharp black suit, Sadie sat outside Jordyn’s office, a steaming cup of coffee in hand, her demeanor composed.

Jordyn arrived late, her high heels clicking on the floor as she rushed in, projecting confidence.

Her makeup was impeccable, and there was a trace of smugness in her eyes, as if the previous day’s events had been entirely forgotten.

“Sadie? What are you doing here?” Jordyn feigned surprise, her voice tinged with impatience.

Sadie rose slowly, a cold smile playing on her lips. “I’m here to have a proper talk with you.”

Jordyn’s heart skipped a beat. She glanced at the coffee in Sadie’s hand and felt an inexplicable surge of unease. Though she had managed to cover up the chaos from the karaoke bar, a nagging feeling remained.

Forcing herself to appear calm, Jordyn pushed open the door to her office. “If you have something to say, let’s talk inside.”

Sadie followed her in and quietly shut the door behind them, the sound echoing sharply in the room.

Just as Jordyn was about to speak, Sadie preempted her, splashing the coffee from her cup onto Jordyn’s meticulously chosen light-colored suit.

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“Ah!” Jordyn screamed, jumping up both in shock and anger. The hot coffee drenched her expensive silk blouse, staining it instantly. Sadie watched, her expression unreadable, as Jordyn reacted.

“I’ll be at Wall Group for at most half a month. During this time, you’d better stay out of my way,” Sadie stated. Her voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable edge of warning.

Jordyn, stunned and momentarily cowed, stood frozen, at a loss for words.

Sadie continued firmly, “You should know by now what kind of person I am. I’d rather break than bend. Cross me again, and I assure you, you’ll regret it.”

The memory of Sadie’s reputation for being a formidable designer and her decisive actions in the past sent a shiver down Jordyn’s spine. Sadie was indeed capable of following through on her threats.

Sadie’s eyes held Jordyn’s frightened gaze a moment longer, her lips curling into a scornful smile. “And tell the person behind you not to worry. After I leave Wall Group, I’ll have no further dealings with any of you.”

With that, Sadie turned and walked out, leaving Jordyn still trembling and disheveled.

Jordyn watched Sadie’s retreating figure, her makeup unable to mask the fear in her eyes. Sadie exited the office. The design department was silent, colleagues averting their gazes, too intimidated to speak.

She headed straight for her own office, her demeanor composed yet stern.

At that moment, Tina stepped out of the break room with two cups of coffee. Noticing Sadie, she looked startled.

“Sadie, are you… alright?” Tina asked, concern evident in her voice.

Sadie paused, turning to face Tina. A bitter smile briefly crossed her lips. “What could possibly be wrong?”

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