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Chapter: 935
Sadie’s gaze followed Holden as he retreated. Triumph bubbled up inside her, mixed with a sizzling
anticipation. The drug would take thirty minutes to work its magic, so she didn’t feel rushed.
Before anything else, she needed to check on Adele. She wanted assurance that the bodyguards were
doing their job, God forbid anything should happen, because Holden would surely pin the blame on her.
With determination, she began scouring the banquet for Adele.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut, frustratingly, Adele was nowhere in sight. Neither were the bodyguards.
Impatience began to sear through Sadie. The clock was ticking, and she was eager to be back by
Holden’s side when the drug set in.
Yet, here she was, stuck playing babysitter, trying to find a little girl to dodge potential blame.
Her feet moved with a frantic energy, her mind awhirl. She’d deal with Adele’s mischief later.
Moving beyond the banquet, Sadie found herself on the ship’s deck. And there, to her shock, was
Adele, chatting with another child. Still, no sign of the bodyguards.
Blazing with indignation, Sadie stormed over, grabbing Adele’s arm in a vice grip.
“What do you think you’re doing out here? Come on
Melon, the other child, stumbled backward, eyes wide with recognition. It was that fierce woman from
earlier, Without a second thought, he darted forward, shielding Adele from Sadie’s wrath, “You! Why
are you everywhere? Leave her alone!” he spat.
Sadie, already peeved, shot back, “Look who’s talking. I’m her mother.”
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She tried to yank Adele to her side again, but little Melon was quick. However, Sadie’s pull was
stronger, and Adele was dragged away from his protection.
Nelon paused when he heard Sadie’s claim. But seeing Adele’s reddened arm and her clear reluctance
to go with Sadie, his resolve hardened. Adele clung to him, signaling she didn’t want to leave,
With fire in his eyes, Melon lunged, trying to wrench Adele free.
“She doesn’t want you! Let her be!”
He tugged fiercely at Sadie’s hand, desperate to free Adele.
Sadie, however, was livid. This kid was botching her evening, and she was fast running out of patience.
Soon enough, her patience ran out like a dying light.
“Who raised you to be this nosy?” she snapped.
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