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Chapter 914
Chapter 914
Chapter: 914
“Got it,” Holden responded in a low, ominous tone. “You can go rest now,” he instructed Devin. Devin nodded and Left, and Holden went to find Sadie.
As he approached the guest room, he heard a heated argument coming from inside the room.
In the confines of the bedroom, Sadie unleashed her fury upon the nanny with a torrent of dramatic sobs and wails. “I placed my complete trust in you, leaving every responsibility in your capable hands. But how could you have been so recklessly negligent, betraying my trust without a second thought?”
The nanny, her head bowed in shame, offered profuse apologies. “I deeply regret my actions, and | take full responsibility for this unfortunate incident.”
Sadie’s sobs escalated, taking on an air of feigned distress. “Can mere apologies truly rectify this situation?” she retorted. “You managed to confuse the mango and orange juice bottles, causing Adele to consume the wrong one!”
“It was an honest mistake. | assure you, it won’t happen again,” the nanny, her cheeks stained with remorseful tears, pleaded.
Sadie’s bitter scoff cut through her crocodile tears. “Again? How am | to place any semblance of trust in you once more, especially after jeopardizing Adele's safety? Take your wages and Leave this household immediately!”
Tears of heartbreak overcame the nanny as she burst into desperate sobs, her voice Laden with a plea. “My intention was never to cause harm. It was an unfortunate accident. I’ve devoted years to serving this family. | implore you, have mercy.”
Sadie’s cold sneer silenced her pleas. “No more words. Following such reckless negligence, your presence here is simply untenable. Were any real harm to befall Adele, | could never forgive myself.”
The nanny’s desperate groveling and weeping seemed to have no effect on Sadie’s unyielding resolve.
Only when the fading footsteps in the hallway became apparent did Sadie signal the nanny to quiet her sobbing. Stepping delicately to the door, she cautiously peered out until the towering figure of Holden vanished from her line of sight. Finally, a sigh of relief escaped her Lips.
Summoning the nanny closer, Sadie withdrew a check from her handbag, placing it firmly in the woman’s trembling hand. Her voice dropped to a chilling whisper as she commanded, “Accept this and vanish from this place forever. Do not return even for your belongings. This secret must remain Locked within you, or the consequences will be dire.”
The nanny quivered slightly, then nodded in acquiescence, scurrying away clutching the check. Alone now, Sadie Let out a long exhale, feeling the tension drain from her body. Asmug smile curled on her lips.
Fortunately, she had remembered Adele’s mango allergy just in time, strategically sabotaging the meeting between Holden and Ariana. Her performance had been nothing short of Oscar-worthy.
Satisfaction radiated from Sadie. Regardless of Ariana‘s return, Holden belonged exclusively to her. The former lovers would
never reunite, with her around to prevent it.
However, doubts still gnawed at her. Despite Holden showering her with extravagant gifts and granting her the title of fiancée, his true emotions remained a mystery to Sadie. Materially, he treated her impeccably, sparing no expense to elevate her status. Yet, the postponed wedding and his avoidance of intimacy wounded Sadie deeply.
Frustrated, she strode to the armoire, selecting a daring lace negligee. She intended to approach Holden, offering a meek apology, appealing to his sympathy. Perhaps this would finally lead them to consummate their relationship. Once she carried his heir, Adele would lose her influence.
Gazing at her alluring curves, Sadie spritzed on perfume and headed for Holden’s room.
But as she exited her room and walked towards Holden’s quarters, she spotted him sitting alone on the sofa, drinking in solitude, already showing signs of heavy intoxication.
Sadie’s heart raced — this was the perfect opportunity to seduce him.
Sadie approached Holden with a gentleness that bespoke her concern, her arms enveloping him from behind. Her soft voice reached his ear. “Why are you drinking alone?”
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