Chapter 676

Chapter 676:

Sadie’s eyes widened in surprise.

Barry Bennett?

Barry was a globally renowned jewelry designer. How did he know Patrick?

The man was before them in an instant, his eyes landing on Sadie. He was stunned for a few seconds before breaking out into a delighted grin.

“Sadie? Is it really you? Oh, goodness!” Barry didn’t hesitate to pull Sadie into a warm hug. “What a coincidence! I didn’t expect to see you here!”

Sadie was taken aback at first, but she recovered quickly.

“Hello, Mr. Bennett.”

Barry smiled and waved a hand. “There’s no need for such formalities. Just call me Barry.”

Then he turned to Noah, and his eyes sparkled with meaning.

“Patrick, you never fail to impress with your exceptional taste.”

Noah cocked his head slightly to the side and said nothing.

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Paying him no mind, Barry turned his attention back to Sadie. When he spoke again, his tone was filled with regret.

“Ever since you took over the Wall Group, Sadie, we’ve been feeling the loss of your talents in the design industry. After all, you are Amy’s most accomplished student,” Barry said, shaking his head as he spoke. Then, as if he had just remembered something, he suddenly perked up.

“Patrick, aren’t you and Ms. Burgess planning to hold your wedding here? Why don’t you commission Sadie to design your jewelry pieces? It’s been ages since we last saw her work. I’m sure whatever she makes will be stunning!”

Sadie froze in her seat.

Wedding?

Designing wedding jewelry for Patrick and Hailey…

A sense of discomfort stirred within her, one she could barely define, let alone explain.

“What do you think, Ms. Hudson?” Noah asked, his eyes now on Sadie. The question snapped her back to reality, and she blinked, meeting his gaze.

For the sake of their future business partnership, she swallowed her discomfort and mustered a tight smile.

“It would be my honor.”

Designing jewelry was her forte, and creating wedding pieces for the CEO of the Burgess Group would be an excellent opportunity for the design department’s publicity.

She justified the decision in her mind and ultimately convinced herself that she was doing the right thing.

“Then it’s settled,” Noah said, his tone neutral.

Barry clapped his hands in delight.

“Wonderful! I can guarantee that Sadie’s designs will make your wedding even more perfect!”

He rubbed his hands together, his eyes twinkling as he envisioned the grand event.

Sadie remained polite and said nothing, though she knew how awkward and forced her smile was.

The rest of the meal went on with an underlying tension.

Barry was lively and talkative as ever, and he never seemed to run out of design topics to discuss.

Noah would respond occasionally, but his interest was minimal. Sadie would interject now and then, but she was silent for the most part.

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