Chapter 169
“I’m sorry, sweetheart, for making you worry. I promise I won’t leave you again.”
Alex, observing this tender moment, felt a twinge of sorrow. He had taken care of the discharge formalities.
“Sadie, the doctor said you’re all set to go home now. I’ve arranged for a car to take us.”
“Thank you, Alex.”
“It’s nothing, Sadie.” Alex smiled warmly as he lifted Averi. “Let’s go, little guy. We’ll take Mommy home.”
The drive back was smooth, with Sadie holding Averi, resting against the seat, fatigued but relieved.
As soon as the car pulled into the driveway, Sadie’s phone rang.
“Miss Hudson, I have great news!” Pierre Ballard, Sadie’s assistant, could hardly contain his excitement. “The online rumors have completely subsided. Everyone now believes Byrum was solely responsible, clearing our name.”
A wave of relief washed over Sadie, easing her nerves.
“What about our partnerships? Are they reinstated?”
“They are, and even better,” Pierre said. “Mr. Lawrence from Lawrence Group personally reached out to apologize for the misunderstanding and affirmed their commitment to strengthen our partnership. And there’s even more exciting news. Several prominent companies that were previously on the fence are now keen to work with us. Miss Hudson, your resilience has really paid off!”
Sadie’s hand trembled with emotion as she clutched the phone, overwhelmed by the turn of events.
The rapid resolution of the situation couldn’t solely be attributed to Byrum’s exposure.
Sadie knew someone must have been orchestrating things behind the scenes.
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Instinctively, she turned to Alex, her eyes conveying deep gratitude. “Thank you so much, Alex.”
Alex cleared his throat, his smile slightly awkward. “It was nothing, really.”
Convinced of her suspicions, Sadie felt a surge of appreciation. “Alex, why don’t you come up for dinner? I’d like to make something simple to thank you for all your help.”
After a brief hesitation, Alex agreed. “Alright.”
The three of them went upstairs together.
Post-dinner, Alex departed, and after putting Averi to bed, Sadie lay down but found sleep elusive.
The following morning, Sadie arrived at the studio early.
“Good morning, Miss Hudson.” Pierre greeted her with palpable enthusiasm. “Great news! I stayed late last night and finalized all our partnerships. The contracts are signed, and we’re ready to start coordinating today.”
“Thank you for your hard work, Pierre,” Sadie responded, her voice filled with relief.
“It’s my pleasure, really. It’s what I’m here for,” Pierre replied, clapping his hands excitedly. “This was a team effort.”
As the initial excitement diminished, Pierre’s demeanor shifted, showing hesitation. “Miss Hudson, there’s one more thing…”
“What is it?”
“It’s about Wall Group…” Pierre said cautiously. “They’ve requested that you handle the negotiations personally…”
Sadie’s smile faded slightly.
Wall Group, Noah…
“Why would… Why do they…” Her voice faltered as she picked up the collaboration proposal, her fingers quickly flipping through the pages until she saw “Wall Group” emblazoned across the document. noveldrama
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