Craig felt a nervous twinge at Sadie''s reaction. Did she find out something? But then it hit him the James Group had already tanked. Rumor had it Tristan was lost at sea, nevering back. Despite the sinking feeling, Craig kept up his threat. "He cane back and talk. For now, you better sign this agreement, or else..."


    "Or else what?" Sadie shot back, ring at him.


    "You''re all alone now. Do I need to handle you myself?" Craig taunted. "Do you really think these female bodyguards can protect you?"


    "They can''t, but I can." Amanding voice cut in. Micah walked in, radiating authority and coldness, making Craig shiver. Their run-in at the VIC Group building had left a mark, making Craig''s power y useless without Micah''s approval. Facing a roadblock, Craig had no choice but to pressure Sadie. He thought she might cave for self-preservation. But Sadie stood firm.


    Just as Craig was about to escte things, Micah''s timely entrance changed the game.


    "What are you doing here?" Sadie was visibly surprised. She thought Olivia''s proactive nature would eventually win Micah over.


    Unexpectedly, in a blink, he showed up at her ce.


    "I was just about toe down the mountain when I saw Duke Louis''s car, so I thought I''d join the fun!" Micah said coolly, positioning himself next to Sadie.


    Micah looked at the document with disdain. "Duke Louis, whichwyer drafted this agreement for you? Quite bold. And acting without consulting me, a major shareholder, is against the rules." "Micah, let''s talk in private." Craig frowned.


    "Didn''t we talk about this yesterday?" Micah shot back, "What did I tell you? Seems like you didn''t get the message."


    His point was clear: Sadie shouldn''t be messed with, even he didn''t dare to provoke her. He hoped Craig would show some sincerity and make peace with Sadie.


    But Craig had no intention of making peace and instead came to threaten Sadie, which made Micah furious.


    "This..." Craig stammered.


    "Enough." Micah cut him off. "I wanted to give you a chance to handle this properly, but you don''t seem to respect my wishes. So, I''ll take care of this."


    "Micah, what do you mean by this?" Craig asked, surprised, "How are you going to handle it?"


    "In three days, there will be a shareholder meeting. You''ll get your answer there," Micah dered, tossing the agreement back. "Take your papers and leave for now!" "Micah..." Craig started to speak.


    "Show him out!" Micah cut him off and ordered.


    "Yes!" Annika and Andrew immediately walked over, standing on either side of Craig. They said politely, "Duke Louis, please!"


    Craig''s face turned red with anger, but he didn''t dare to act out. He had no choice but to take the agreement and leave with his people, feeling dejected.


    Watching the car drive out of the yard, Sadie finally looked away and turned to Micah with aplicated expression. "Thank you," she said softly.


    "I''ll handle this." Micah nced at her and instructed Andrew, "Deploy some people here to guard. Without my permission, no unauthorized persons are allowed near!"


    "Yes." Andrew answered and immediately went to make arrangements.


    "What are you doing?" Sadie asked.


    "Don''t you get it?" Micah frowned and dered, "He only dares to be so bold because he thinks you have no power. With my people here, no one will dare to mess with you in the future!"