Chapter 802

Chapter 802:

As the familiar dishes were placed on the table one by one, the room filled with a delightful aroma.

Sadie sighed to herself in relief. The dangerous line of their conversation had been successfully averted.

She smiled and picked up a piece of ham, placing it on Noah’s plate. She didn’t notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes.

“You should try this, Mr. Noel. It’s the house specialty.” Sadie tried to keep her tone as light and calm as possible. Afraid that Noah would resume what the waitress had interrupted, she quickly shifted their discussion back to work. “By the way, have you gone over the documents Samuel sent over this afternoon? About the…”

“Piece of land in the east of the city? As I mentioned, it’s an ideal location—situated between the city and the suburbs. It’s easily accessible, and the land area is impressive. I think it’s worth considering.”

When she spoke, her tone had shifted, becoming brisk and businesslike.

Noah silently picked up his fork and took a bite of the ham. The flavor was excellent.

He took another bite but paused mid-chew.

It tasted somewhat familiar, though he couldn’t quite place why. He set his fork down, choosing not to dwell on it. When he looked up, his expression had returned to its usual indifference.

“The land will be taken into consideration. In fact, I’m leaving the bidding entirely in your hands, Ms. Hudson.”

Sadie, who had already prepared an outline of the advantages of purchasing the land, was just about to continue when his words sank in. She blinked, visibly taken aback.

He would leave it entirely to her?

Everything—from the bidding to the construction of the factory—was crucial for the Burgess Group’s operations, and yet, he was entrusting it all to her?

That didn’t sit right.

A cloud of doubt crossed Sadie’s face. “Don’t you think it’s a bit inappropriate? After all, it’s the Burgess Group’s—”

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“What’s the problem, Ms. Hudson?” Noah suddenly interrupted. “Do you not want it?”

Just like that, the air between them turned oppressive once again.

Once more, Noah was using their partnership as leverage to pressure her into compliance. Sadie’s hand clenched. She couldn’t afford to lose the Burgess Group’s support.

Gritting her teeth, she forced a professional smile and acted as if she had never been reluctant. “Of course I want it. It’s such an honor to have your trust, Mr. Noel. Please rest assured—I will handle everything properly.”

Noah’s eyes were unreadable as he observed her reaction.

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