Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1252 The Attitude Changed

"Yo, what's the deal with you and Micah?" Craig's voice got all serious. "You said you were gonna talk to him about the kids, so how'd it end up like this..."

He didn't finish, probably 'cause it was awkward.

"I don't think I need to discuss this with you," Sadie shot back, not wanting to drag it out. "If you think I've embarrassed you, just call off the wedding."

"So, you're finally showing your true colors," Amanda sneered, dripping with sarcasm. "You've been dying to ditch the engagement and get back with Micah, haven't you?" Sadie looked down, not wanting to answer.

"Do you want to break off the engagement?" Craig asked, frowning. "Have you thought about what happens next?"

"What consequences?" Sadie looked up, cutting to the chase.

"You're smart enough to get it without me spelling it out," Craig didn't want to be blunt. "Let's wrap it up for today. Think it over and give us your answer tomorrow." With that, he got up and left.

"Craig," Amanda called after him, but he didn't look back.

Amanda, clearly pissed, had no choice but to follow him out. Before leaving, she shot Sadie a nasty glare and told Barbara, "Take her to see Joe."

"Yes," Barbara walked over and said respectfully to Sadie, "Ms. James, please."

Sadie stood up and followed her out.

Annika, Arya, and the others trailed behind.

"Ms. James, I was just following orders earlier. You won't hold it against me, right?" Barbara apologized, her voice low and cautious.

"No," Sadie gave her a long look.

"Arya, I'm sorry," Barbara then turned to Arya.

Arya glared at her coldly, not saying a word.

The group arrived outside Joe's room. Barbara knocked and said softly, "Joe, Ms. James is here."

After a moment, the door opened. An older maid with perfectly combed hair stood there, giving Sadie a serious once-over. "Callie, this is Ms. James," Barbara introduced.

Callie Collins didn't say a word, just opened the door wider and motioned for Sadie to come in.

Sadie stepped inside. Annika and the others tried to follow but were stopped by Callie. "The rest of you, wait outside." "We..." Annika started, but Sadie made a gesture, and they stayed quiet, waiting outside.

Callie let Barbara in and then closed the door.

"Unbelievable," Arya gritted her teeth. "They used to be so respectful, and now they're acting all high and mighty."

"They've got something on us," Jessica whispered.

"You're too naive," Arya snapped. "It's not about having something on us. It's 'cause Mr. James is in trouble, and they think Ms. James has no backup, so they're acting tough." "Mr. James's trouble is temporary. He'll bounce back soon," Jessica said, all fired up.

"Exactly," another bodyguard, Aurora James, chimed in.

"Enough," Annika said sharply. "Quiet down and stop gossiping."

Inside the room, Sadie was led by Callie to Joe's bedside.

Joe lay asleep on the bed, his injuries already treated. Several doctors and nurses were around, and four maids stood nearby, attending to him carefully. "Mr. Louis is asleep. Let's get Ms. James's bath and change of clothes sorted first," Callie instructed, then dismissed the doctors, nurses, and servants. "Yes," Barbara said respectfully to Sadie, "Ms. James, please."

Feeling awkward, Sadie followed Barbara.

The bathroom was huge, and the bathwater was already ready.

Barbara took off her shoes, ready to help Sadie with her bath.