The following morning, a knock sounded at the studio door. “Sadie, someone from the Lawrence Group is here,” an employee informed her.
Taken aback for a moment, Sadie quickly rose, adjusted her clothing, took a deep breath, and opened the door.
A man in a sharp suit and gold-rimmed glasses stood at the threshold, a document folder in hand and a professional smile on his face. “Good morning, Miss Hudson. I’m Edgar White, Mr. Lawrence’s assistant.”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. White. What brings you here?” Sadie inquired.
“Mr. Lawrence has sent me to deliver this to you,” Edgar replied, presenting the folder.
Taking the folder with a mix of curiosity and apprehension, Sadie opened it to discover a proposal for a partnership.
“Mr. Lawrence mentioned that if you can handle this public relations issue effectively, the Lawrence Group would be open to renewing collaboration with you,” Edgar explained. “Moreover, Mrs. Lawrence has expressed a high regard for your designs.”
Sadie felt a surge of excitement at this unexpected opportunity.
“Mr. White, please extend my heartfelt thanks to Mr. Lawrence for his trust and support. I am committed to resolving this crisis and eager to work with the Lawrence Group once more,” she said, her voice tinged with excitement.
After Edgar departed, Sadie quickly convened a meeting with her team.
“Good news! Lawrence Group is interested in renewing our collaboration.”
Cheers erupted throughout the studio.
“That’s fantastic, Sadie!”
“We can definitely overcome this challenge.”
“Let’s give it our all!”
As the team celebrated, Sadie’s phone, which lay on the table, vibrated.
She picked it up and saw it was the private detective she had hired.
She swiped to answer. “Hello?”
“Miss Hudson, we’ve located Byrum,” the detective said in a low, serious tone. “He’s currently hiding in a rundown neighborhood in the west of the city. I’ve sent the exact address to your phone.”
A rundown neighborhood in the west of the city-known for its dubious reputation-implied Byrum likely felt guilty.
“Thank you, I’ve received it,” Sadie said, taking a deep breath. “I’ll head over as soon as I can.”
After ending the call, Sadie faced her team, managing a smile. “Everyone, please stay focused here. I have an urgent matter to attend to. Sonia, I’ll leave the studio in your care.”
“Sadie, what’s going on?” Sonia Torres asked, concern in her voice, while the others looked on curiously.
Sadie hesitated, then chose transparency. “I’ve found Byrum’s location. I need to go and get some answers.” The room tensed immediately.
“Sadie, it’s too risky for you to go alone.” Sonia expressed her worry. “Let us come with you!”
“Yes, Sadie. There’s strength in numbers.”
Sadie shook her head. “I appreciate your concern, but this is something I must do on my own. Don’t worry, I’ll be careful.”
Resolving the issue with Byrum quickly was crucial; delays could complicate things further.
In a dilapidated rental house in the west of the city, Byrum’s voice was obsequious and urgent. “Hello, Miss Wade, about the final payment…”
On the other end, Kyla’s voice carried clear impatience. “Why are you still there? Didn’t we agree you’d leave immediately after the job was done?”
Byrum stammered, “I don’t have the money for a plane ticket. Miss Wade, about the final payment…”
Kyla let out a sneer. “Once you’re out of the country, the payment will be transferred.”
Byrum started to panic. “Miss Wade, you can’t do this. What if I get caught and expose everything?”
“Don’t you dare!” Kyla snapped back fiercely. “If you breathe a word, I’ll make sure you regret it.”
Byrum’s complexion turned ashen.
“Bang! Bang! Bang!” Loud knocking suddenly echoed, intensifying the already strained atmosphere.
Byrum thought it might be a food delivery.
He opened the door, only to find himself face-to-face with a familiar and intimidating figure: Sadie.
“You… How did you find me?” Byrum stood frozen in shock.
Sadie’s expression was stoic. “Byrum, why did you betray me?”
In a desperate move, Byrum shoved Sadie aside and bolted.
“Freeze!” Sadie yelled, taking off after him.
She quickly pulled out her phone and dialed the police. “Hello, 911? I need assistance with a fugitive here. Please send officers immediately…”
As Byrum ran, he darted onto a deserted street, his panic escalating.
“Even if you catch me, so what? Got any proof? Can you prove I was the one who leaked the designs?” Byrum taunted over his shoulder, laughing wildly as he ran.
Sadie chased Byrum onto the highway. Suddenly, a black car appeared, speeding towards them. Byrum had no chance to react before it struck him, sending him flying through the air.
“Ah!” Sadie let out a horrified scream.
The incident unfolded so quickly that she was left stunned. Byrum was now lying still, surrounded by blood. Shock overcame Sadie, and a piercing noise filled her ears.
At that moment, the black car spun out of control after smashing into the roadside barrier, heading straight for Sadie. Reality hit Sadie; she tried to move, but her legs wouldn’t respond.
Just then, a silver-gray Maybach charged across the highway.
“Hit it now!” Noah’s voice cut through the chaos, icy and decisive.
He was passing by just as the accident occurred. The driver looked terrified.
“Mr. Wall, it’s too risky!”
“Just do it!” Noah demanded, his gaze fixed on the black sedan about to hit Sadie.
With no time to spare, the driver swerved dramatically, and the Maybach slammed into the black car with tremendous force.
“Bang!” The sound of the crash thundered through the air.
The violent collision knocked Sadie out, and everything went dark for her.
Ignoring everything else, Noah leapt from the Maybach and scooped up Sadie, who was lying unconscious. “Sadie! Sadie!”
Her face was pale, devoid of any color, and the wound on her forehead was bleeding. Noah’s heart felt heavy with dread.
“Get us to a hospital, fast!” he shouted as he carried Sadie back to the Maybach.
The driver, deeply shaken, quickly started the car and sped towards the nearest hospital.
Noah burst through the hospital doors, Sadie in his arms. The smell of antiseptic hung heavy in the air as the bright lights of the emergency room bore down.
Outside the emergency room, Noah paced, fraught with worry. “Doctor, what’s her condition?” Noah asked urgently as the doctor emerged.
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