"Who was it that just proimed that as long as the objective is met, the means are irrelevant?" n retorted instantly. "You''re allowed your indiscretions, but we''re not?""You..." "Silence!" Annika''s retort was cut short by Sadie''s sharp interjection."Let''s bet and see who emerges victorious!" Sadie proposed, raising her ss and draining its contents in one swift motion. "Miss James, you are indeed a paragon among women!" Micah''s lips curled into a gratified smile as he leisurely closed the distance between them. "You''ve lost tonight; you belong to me!" The room erupted into a frenzy of excitement, the crowd thrilled and cheering for Micah.
The James family had been the instigators, deliberately resorting to deceit. Despite their continuous provocations, Micah had repeatedly shown restraint, demonstrating admirableposure. In the end, his victory was both fair and deserved. This oue brought a sense of satisfaction and relief to everyone present."Miss James..." Arya approached, cradling her swollen right cheek, her voiceden with remorse. "I''ve failed in my duties; please punish me!""Step back," Sadiemanded, her voice icy. She then turned her gaze to Micah, a smirk ying on her lips. "Mr. Clemens, consider your actions carefully. No regrets!""I never harbor regrets," Micah retorted, wrapping an arm around Sadie and yfully threading his fingers through her hair. "I''ll treat you to a private dance in the roomter."His words,den with innuendo, ignited a flurry of spection. The spectators were all abuzz, silently rooting for Micah.
"All right!" Sadie responded, devoid of any shyness or hesitation. She looped her arms around his neck and leaned in closer. "I''m quite curious... to see what your private dance entails."The crowd below whistled and cheered, their excitement palpable. Particrly the group of men, who were all cheering for Micah as if he had secured a victory on their behalf."What are you waiting for? Time waits for no one!" Micah took Sadie''s hand, and they departed, nked by bodyguards on either side.
The onlookers watched Micah with envious eyes. Andrew and n also shared in the joy for Micah. They exited the banquet hall through the back door, where a chauffeur had already prepared the car. Micah was about to guide Sadie towards his vehicle when she interjected with a yful smile, "The nightlife is so enchanting. Why don''t we take a stroll instead?""Can your high heels handle it?" Micah asked, eyeing her 3-inch stilettos. "It''s fine," Sadie replied. Sadie took off her high heels, twirling them in her hand, then lifted her gown and took the lead. Micah watched Sadie''s retreating figure, a whirlwind of emotions stirring within him. It felt as if he had been transported back two years... The Sadie from back then was free-spirited and uninhibited. Now, despite her altered status and newfound strength, she still asionally exhibited that yful and endearing side... Sadie remained Sadie; no matter how she disguised herself, her essence remained unchanged!Micah removed his coat and draped it over Sadie, maintaining a respectful distance without intentionally closing the gap."I didn''t expect you to be so chivalrous, Mr. Clemens," Sadiemented, a smile tugging at her lips."So, in your eyes, am I a vulgar person?" Micah asked, looking at her.
"It doesn''t matter what kind of person you are," Sadie responded, her gaze fixed on the shadowy avenue ahead, her eyes narrowing coldly. "What matters is that the James and Clemens families are sworn enemies!"Hearing these words, a sense of heaviness descended upon Micah. The two families were indeed archenemies, and every appearance by Sadie was a challenge to the Clemens family, a deration of war...
Back then, they had feared that Sadie''s true identity would be revealed, and that the James family would exploit her, leading to her departure. Yet, despite all the unexpected twists and turns, she had returned.
Regardless of the obstacles, Micah was determined to bring Sadie back to his side...