Chapter 278

Sadie narrowed her eyes, her brows knitted.

Kyla and Sadie each departed to prepare for the design competition. In the gazebo, Eva and Noah were the only two left.

“Noah, who do you think will win?” Eva inquired, her incisive gaze fixed on Noah as though anticipating significant insight.

Noah gazed toward the distant mountains, his face a mask of detachment, his lips sealed. He offered no answer.

Eva let out a soft laugh and shook her head. “You haven’t changed—still as dull as ever.”

From the first time Eva encountered Noah, she recognized his demeanor. He was a man known for guarding his emotions closely.

Meanwhile, Kyla rushed into an adjacent corridor and quickly called the Wall Group’s design team.

As she paced back and forth, she issued orders as soon as someone answered. “Start working immediately. I want designs that reflect elements of Stonemont Estate. Send several drafts to my inbox by tonight.”

There was a pause on the line.

“Miss Wade, with such short notice… I’m not sure if…”

“Just make it happen, no matter what it takes!” Kyla commanded, abruptly interrupting the other person.

She was determined not to be outdone by Sadie.

At that moment, the butler rounded the corner, three room keys in his hand.

Kyla’s thoughts quickly aligned, and she approached him. “Could you please pass me those cards? I’m going in that direction and can easily deliver them to Noah and Sadie,” she said, offering a convincingly sweet and courteous smile as if she were extending a kindness.

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The butler paused momentarily but then relinquished the cards.

Given her proximity to Noah, he found it difficult to deny her request. Kyla subtly traced her fingers along the edges of the cards, already devising a strategy.

Tonight could offer the chance she had been anticipating…

Now was the moment for Sadie to understand her true place. Inside her, a spark of hope was kindled—tonight could potentially change everything.

When Sadie returned to her guest room, she discovered the door slightly open, rendering the need for a room card unnecessary.

She found a peaceful spot to sit, unfolded the paper, and began her design.

The quiet scratch of her pencil against the paper filled the room as she diligently outlined sleek, graceful curves.

Deeply focused on her task, Sadie blocked out all distractions.

This was her opportunity to demonstrate her capabilities.

At noon, the dining room boasted a grand display of various dishes.

Eva had already taken her seat, and Noah was there too, his gaze lingering on the empty seat beside him, his expression tinged with concern.

Kyla, caught up in her evening’s scheming, missed the fleeting expressions in Noah’s eyes.

She retrieved three room cards from her purse and placed them on the table.

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