Chapter 688

Chapter 688:

A wave of cold dread washed over him, draining the color from his face.

Sutton jerked his head upward, fury blazing in his gaze.

“Dad, Hailey deceived me!” he rasped, jaw clenched tightly, barely restraining the urge to tear Hailey apart.

Coyle observed Sutton’s devastated demeanor, and though irritation remained, his anger eased somewhat.

There was no sense in lecturing him now—damage control was the priority.

“Alright, get up,” Coyle ordered, his voice still laced with disapproval despite the more tempered tone.

“Luckily, Sadie passed the Burgess Group project to our department. Blaine showed up out of nowhere.”

Coyle’s mood soured as soon as he mentioned the name. His frown deepened, and bitterness seeped into his voice.

“But that spoiled young man lacks any real competence.”

Contempt practically dripped from Coyle’s words, leaving no doubt how little regard he had for Blaine.

“This time, don’t get careless,” he warned, his voice sharp as a blade. “If you ruin things again, there will be consequences.”

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Sutton had just risen to his feet, his entire frame shaking as he gave a rapid nod.

“Dad, trust me. This time, I won’t fail you!”

Coyle scoffed sharply, relying on his cane as he stormed out of the room.

Sutton’s eyes fixated on the partnership agreement in his grasp.

Hailey! That wretched woman! He would make sure she paid!

He seized his phone and hastily punched in a number.

“Mr. Wall?” came a deferential voice.

“Make sure Hailey understands what she’s up against,” Sutton instructed grimly.

Hailey was completely unaware that Sutton was planning to retaliate against her. Her attention was on Noah, who seemed ready to leave.

“Noah, where are you headed?” she inquired with a hint of false concern.

Noah calmly reached for his jacket and replied, “I’m going to meet Sadie.”

A shadow crossed Hailey’s expression at the mention of Sadie’s name, but she quickly masked it with a soft smile.

“Mind if I join you?” she asked carefully, her tone laced with hope.

Noah hesitated briefly, eyeing her as though weighing his options.

Hailey’s pulse quickened.

She wanted to see if Noah’s attitude toward Sadie had softened. To protect her own interests, she needed to know whether Noah’s loyalty remained with her. After a pause, he gave a small nod.

“Alright, let’s go together.”

Relief and excitement surged through Hailey as she beamed.

“Thank you, Noah,” she replied sweetly, linking her arm with his. Soon, they arrived at George’s Restaurant, greeted by its refined atmosphere and mellow tunes.

A waiter promptly approached and led them to their table.

Hailey glanced around, but Sadie was nowhere in sight.

Strange… Was Sadie running late?

Noah settled into his chair with quiet confidence, exuding poise.

Hailey mirrored him, though an uneasy feeling tugged at her.

Something was definitely off.

“Noah, I need to use the restroom,” she said suddenly.

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