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    “Ms. Hudson, you see…” he began carefully, weighing each word. “Nathan has always preferred a more… independent lifestyle. He’s not exactly ustomed to the demands of corporate leadership.”


    Rodger paused, then hastily added,


    “But his older brother, Jarrett, is immensely capable—experienced. He’s already serving as chairman of the Higgins Group. Why not allow him to oversee these projects? I’m confident Jarrett would manage them wlessly.”


    Rodger’s intentions couldn’t have been more transparent. He was clearly maneuvering to sideline Nathan and channel the benefits toward his favored son, Jarrett.


    But if he expected Sadie to y along, he had miscalcted. She remained poised, her expression unreadable, the faint curve of her lips more formality than warmth.


    “Oh?” Her voice was calm, almost amused. “You’re suggesting Jarrett take the lead on these projects?” She nodded slightly, as if thoughtfully considering the proposal. “That’s certainly one option.”


    Then her tone shifted. A quiet edge slipped beneath her politeness as her gaze settled on Jarrett, who sat silently in his wheelchair, his eyes dark and unreadable. “However… if that’s the case, perhaps Jarrett would be open to marrying my cousin-inw, Briley Wall? Given how closely ourpanies would be working together, a marriage alliance could only help solidify trust and streamline cooperation. Wouldn’t you agree?”


    She paused just long enough to let the suggestion hang in the air, but not long enough for anyone to interrupt.


    “Of course,” she continued, “I’m aware that Jarrett is already engaged to Miss Ophelia Johnson, and the wedding is scheduled for the end of this month. I realize this might seem like an unreasonable proposal, but unfortunately, it’s a long-standing tradition at Wall Group. Marriage is required for high-level cooperative ventures of this nature.” She folded her hands neatly in herp. “So, here are the options: either my fiancé, Nathan, oversees the projects, or Jarrett marries Briley, and we proceed from there.” She tilted her head slightly toward Jarrett. “Two choices. Take your time.”


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    Nathan, seated quietly beside her, couldn’t help but be impressed. So, this was her strategy. Remarkable.


    Who was Briley? Everyone in Beversea knew her name, and not for ttering reasons. A string of public scandals had followed her brief stint in the entertainment industry.


    She was infamous, unpredictable, and officially excluded from the Wall Group’s core structure—by public statement, no less.


    Rodger, a man obsessed with reputation, would never ept her as a daughter-inw.


    Even if Rodger did agree—driven by desperation—it would destroy Jarrett’s engagement to Ophelia and crush the alliance with the Johnson family. It was checkmate, no matter how one looked at it.


    Sadie’s move was masterful—subtle enough to appear diplomatic, but aimed straight at the heart of the Higgins family’s power dynamic.


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