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His features then rearranged into an expression of conspiratorial entreaty. “Come on, Mr. Noel, keep this between us gentlemen, won’t you? If my grandfather discovers I’ve kept a woman, he’ll personally ensure I never walk properly again!”
inemitted fully to the performance, inhabiting every nuance of the harmless, pleasure-seeking libertine he pretended to be.
Noah remained utterly unmoved, his disinterest palpable in the cool silence that followed.
With deliberate precision, he ced the crystal winess on the table with a soft clink. “This mysterious enchantress of yours… she wouldn’t by chance answer to the name Tina, would she?” The question sliced through ine’s fabrication like a surgeon’s scalpel.
The unexpected question struck like lightning, paralyzing inepletely for two excruciating seconds as his mind scrambled to recalibrate.
Why had Patrick abruptly brought up Tina? Had some crucial information slipped through his defenses without his knowledge? ine’s heart performed a sickening lurch against his ribcage as icy perspiration erupted across his spine, dampening his shirt.
Panic threatened to overwhelm him, but he ruthlessly suppressed the rising tide of fear and schooled his features into practiced neutrality. “So what if it happens to be her?” He waved his hand dismissively, feigning impatience.
“Now that you know, there’s no need for me to deny it. But Mr. Noel, this whole dramatic ‘invitation’—don’t you think it’s a bit much? Next time, just send me a text.”
He attempted a casualugh as he desperately tried to defuse the crackling tension permeating the room.
But Noah pierced him with a cial stare that effectively silenced any further pretense, his interest in conversation clearly exhausted. With the slightest inclination of his head, he signaled to the waiting guards. Without hesitation or warning, they surged forward in perfect coordination and seized ine’s arms in vicelike grips that permitted no resistance.
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Shock paralyzed ine momentarily before panic erupted. “Hey, wait!”
“Mr. Noel! What’s the meaning of this? Let’s discuss this rationally! Where are you taking me?” His protests escted to frantic shouts as they forcibly removed him from the room.
In the wake of his departure, oppressive silence reimed the cavernous space.
Jack stepped in and positioned himself deferentially in front of Noah. “Boss, shall I investigate Mr. Castro’s activities in Beversea today?” he inquired with professional detachment.
Noah dismissed the suggestion with an almost imperceptible shake of his head. “That won’t be necessary,” he murmured, his voice low and contemtive. ine’s unexined journey to Beversea already reeked of suspicion and deception.
Since Noah left Beversea, Sadie had maintained a troubling and uncharacteristic silence. The entire Higgins n exhibited rming behavior patterns as well. Jarrett had attempted to visit Sadie, only to be rebuffed. Then, Nathan had frantically transported an unconscious Sadie from her hotel to the hospital. Rodger had appeared shortly thereafter.
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