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    Sadie lifted her gaze, her expression steady andposed. “So, what’s your n for dealing with this?”


    Nathan’s face darkened, a storm brewing behind his eyes. Every instinct in him screamed to make Ophelia and Jarrett pay, but the weight of the Higgins family’s reputation kept him in check.


    After a brief pause, he chose his words carefully. “Sadie, believe me, there’s nothing I want more than to take down Ophelia and Jarrett. But bringing this into the public spotlight would only hurt the Higgins family in the end.”


    He studied Sadie carefully, searching for any sign of disapproval. “Do you think we can settle this without making a scene?”


    Sadie wasn’t the least bit surprised. She had already considered the same risks. Getting the authorities involved would turn this into a media circus, and worse, her


    Pregnancy would be public knowledge, throwing all her carefullyid ns into chaos.


    A faint, cool smile curved her lips. “Keeping it quiet suits me just fine. In fact, we might not even need to lift a finger.”


    She let the words hang for a moment, her message clear. “All we have to do is exin to your father exactly what happened here today.” Rodger might have his biases, but when it came to matters that affected the family’s foundation, he never let anything slide. There was no way he’d allow Jarrett and Ophelia to threaten the Higgins family.


    Nathan caught on immediately. Sadie was proposing they let his father handle Jarrett and Ophelia. That way, they could eliminate the threats, shield the Higgins family’s reputation, and stay out of the crossfire themselves.


    The brilliance of it struck Nathan instantly. Sadie’s sharp instincts left him genuinely impressed. He found himself quietly admiring her.


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    “I get it,” he said, nodding solemnly. “I was careless, and you ended up in danger. I’ll tighten security here right away. The hospital will be on lockdown. No one’s getting near you again.”


    Sadie gave a small shake of her head. “There’s no need to go that far.” Her hand brushed lightly over her abdomen, a tenderness softening her eyes. “Things in Beversea are nearly settled. I’m nning to head back to Jazmah.” Staying here any longer would only invite more trouble.


    Nathan gave a firm nod. Heading back to Jazmah, where the Wall family held influence, was definitely safer for her than lingering in Beversea. Plus, with Patrick overseeing things, Sadie would be in much better hands.


    “Sounds like a solid n,” he said. “I’ll make sure you get there quickly and without any problems.” He pulled out his phone, ready to start making arrangements.


    “Hold on.” Sadie raised a hand, stopping him. “They’re not going to back down after today. Instead of waiting for them to strike again, let’s flip the script. Spread the word. I’ll be leaving the hospital at eight tomorrow morning, heading to Jazmah via the highway.”


    Nathan blinked, surprised for a second, but quickly pieced it together. Sadie wasn’t nning to leave quietly. She was setting a trap, using her departure as bait to draw out anyone still plotting against her. Now that was a clever move!


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