Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1202 Full Defense

Sadie hit up Tristan 'cause the clock was ticking, and she needed to know what was up with him.

For over a month, Tristan had ghosted her, and there was radio silence from Country E, leaving her totally in the dark.

She was super worried but didn't wanna pry too much. But with the day creeping up, she had to check in.

The call went straight to voicemail, and Sadie thought about sending someone to snoop around. But then she remembered Terry's parting words: don't investigate, don't stress, rest up, and protect the kid. Thinking about that, Sadie had to let it go and stared at the distant woods, feeling all kinds of uneasy.

"Mr. James will be fine, don't sweat it," Annika tried to calm her down. "Maybe we'll hear something soon."

"Yeah, I gotta keep telling myself that," Sadie sighed and asked, "Where's Jesse?"

"He was just patrolling outside," Annika said, glancing back, "Here he comes."

Right on cue, Jesse walked up to Sadie, "Ms. James!"

"A lot of folks showed up today. It's kinda crazy. Any security issues?" Sadie asked.

"Total of 57 people, including the magician," Jesse replied. "Plus some small critters. We're checking everything carefully. Don't worry, security's on me."

"Thanks for the hard work!" Sadie nodded in appreciation.

"No problem," Jesse nodded back and then warned Annika, "Lots of people today, gotta keep an eye on many of them. You need to stick close to the kids and Ms. James."

"Got it. I'll stay with Ms. James all day," Annika nodded. "I've got others watching the kids."

"The kids are the priority. What could happen to me?" Sadie shrugged. "Even if someone tries something, I can handle a few assassins!"

"Yes!" Annika lowered her head.

"Go make sure everything's set. Tonight, you gotta stay with the kids at all times. No slip-ups," Sadie instructed again.

"Yes, I'll get on it." Annika answered seriously.

"Don't stress too much," Jesse reassured her. "Even if someone sneaks into the magic troupe, it won't be many. We can handle a few."

"Yeah, better safe than sorry." Sadie muttered. She glanced at the magic stage being set up nearby, still feeling uneasy. "Alright, go ahead. I'll check on Coco and then head back." "Okay." Jesse signaled to two female bodyguards to stick with Sadie, then left.

Sadie went to check on Coco. Lately, Coco seemed kinda off. It should've bounced back by now from that last rain incident.

Maybe being cooped up at home for the past two years made it weak?

"Did it eat something bad?" one of the bodyguards said casually. "Maybe it's the beef from Country C; it might not be used to it?"

Her words clicked something in Sadie's mind, and she quickly had a piece of the beef Coco ate sent to Percy for testing. She was worried someone might've messed with Coco's food. After sorting that out, Sadie went back to be with the kids.

Right then, Joe was playing Lego with the kids in the game room. He built a spaceship, and the kids clapped and cheered, "Joe, you're awesome!"

Joe grinned and wanted to keep playing Lego, but the kids were already bored and wanted to make desserts.

Joe looked a bit lost, "I can't help with that; I don't know how. How about I ask Duchess Louis to teach you?" he suggested.

"Okay." The kids answered together.

Joe led the kids to replace Amanda, throwing a quick, hopeful smile at Sadie before leaving with them. His attempts to win her over were getting more obvious, and as Sadie watched him, a pang of guilt hit her. But she couldn't dwell on it now. She had to focus on getting through the next few days without any drama.