Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1260 Under House Arrest (1)

"No freakin' way," Joe blurted out, jumping up like a spring. "We said the wedding's tomorrow, so it's tomorrow. Everyone's already here, why the sudden change?" "Shut it," Amanda snapped, her voice dripping with anger. "We've made the call, and you don't get a say."

"Dad!" Joe pleaded, his voice shaky. "Tristan not being here doesn't change anything. We can have another ceremony when he shows up."

"Enough," Craig said, his tone firm. "This wedding isn't just about you two. It's about the royal family's reputation and the Louis family's safety. You can't just do whatever you want." "Exactly," Amanda added, standing up. "We need to go to a press conference to announce the delay and sort out the guests in Sunvale. Joe, you're coming with us. And as for you..." Amanda turned to Sadie, her eyes cold. "You'll stay home. The servants will treat you like a princess. If you need anything, ask Callie. But you can't leave the castle."

"Duchess Louis, are you seriously putting me under house arrest?" Sadie smirked. "You won't let me out until Tristan shows up, right?"

"Think what you want," Amanda sneered. "I haven't even dealt with your scandal with Micah. This is for both families' reputations. Even if Tristan questions it later, I won't be wrong." "Sadie," Craig's voice softened. "We're worried about your safety too. The castle's big. Swim, read, do whatever. Just hang in there for a few days."

They'd said it all, leaving no room for Sadie to argue.

"Fine," Sadie replied with a faint smile. "Thanks for the trouble!"

"That's the spirit," Craig nodded approvingly. "Get some rest."

He left first, Amanda giving Sadie one last icy look. She signaled to Callie and dragged Joe along. "Let's go."

"Mom," Joe protested, glancing back at Sadie. "Sadie..."

Sadie lowered her eyes, staying silent.

After they left, Callie approached respectfully. "Ms. James, let me take you back to your room to rest."

"I want to go for a walk," Sadie said, looking outside at the soldiers guarding the place, a row of them in the corridor.

"There are reporters and guests outside. It's chaotic. For your safety, you should rest in your room." Callie said, as two maids stepped forward, flanking Sadie. It was clear Sadie wasn't going anywhere but her room.

"What is this? Are you putting Ms. James under house arrest?" Arya asked angrily.

"We're protecting Ms. James," Callie said, head down.

"You... You all have worked hard," Sadie remarked, giving Callie a long look before leaving the study.

Callie quickly followed. "Ms. James, I'll have the servants bring breakfast to your room. Is that okay?"

"Bring five portions. I'll eat with my four bodyguards," Sadie said, worried they'd neglect Annika and the others.

"Okay," Callie replied, hurrying off to arrange it.

Back in her room, Arya couldn't help but ask, "Ms. James, why didn't you fight back? Show them the video of Joe and Barbara."

"We're at their mercy now. Even if we show the video, what good would it do?" Sadie replied. "Barbara would get kicked out, Joe would get scolded, and I'd still be under house arrest."