Micah was deep in conversation with Anthony about the gym project's shareholder contract when his phone buzzed. Sadie's name lit up the screen. Surprised, he answered quickly, "Hey, what's up?"

Sadie's voice was shaky, "Duke Louis just returned the investment funds to me. Did you have anything to do with this?"

Micah's face turned serious, his eyes narrowing. "Since when did Craig start using his brain?"

"What did you do?" Sadie asked, clearly worried. "Don't let my problems drag you down. Even though the Clemens Group is solid, if you threaten him and kick him out, it won't look good if word gets out, and you'll piss off the royal family of Country C."

"Are you worried about me?" Micah shot back.

"I'm being serious," Sadie said urgently. "Can you just talk straight?"

"I haven't done anything yet," Micah replied curtly. "Happy now?"

"Then what's going on?" Sadie was confused.

"Maybe someone gave him a nudge," Micah had a hunch and tried to calm her. "But don't stress about it. It's sorted, and that's what matters." "Who gave him the hint?" Sadie pressed.

"I told you, don't worry about it," Micah said firmly. "Just take care of yourself."

Sadie was getting frustrated. "Fine, as long as it wasn't you. I don't want to owe you anything."

"You haven't owed me enough?" Micah snapped. "Your life is mine."

"You..." Sadie was speechless. "I can't deal with you right now!"

She hung up.

Micah frowned and told Andrew, "Tell Anthony he doesn't need to come."

"What about the shareholders?" Andrew asked.

"Their schedule stays the same," Micah said, putting his phone down. "Even if we don't kick Craig out, we need to give him some trouble." "Got it," Andrew went to notify everyone.

Micah found Olivia's number and called her back. "Ms. Graham, how about meeting at Velvet Spoon Bistro at six tonight?"

"Sure, Mr. Clemens!" Olivia agreed happily, then added, "You won't cancel this time, right?"

"No," Micah smiled a bit. "Send me the address, and I'll pick you up."

"Okay, I'll send it right away," Olivia said.

After hanging up, Olivia sent the address almost immediately.

Micah told Andrew to make arrangements, and Andrew quickly took care of it. He casually asked, "Was it Ms. Graham who gave Duke Louis the hint?"

"You figured it out too?" Micah smiled. "Olivia's a smart woman."

"And her approach is refreshing," Andrew noted. "By stepping in, she avoided more drama for Sadie and you."

"What's her angle?" Micah wondered. "Is she trying to make both Sadie and me owe her a favor?"

"There might be more to it," Andrew suggested. "Given all the cancellations and complications, this could be her way of smoothing things over." "Yeah, she put some thought into it," Micah said lightly.

Watching Micah closely, Andrew asked, "Do you...?"

"Olivia's genuine," Micah interrupted. "Even with her tactics, she values sincerity and can be a good friend."

"I should still be clear with her, so I don't waste her time," Micah put down his phone and rubbed his tired eyes. "Make sure tonight's date is well set up." "Got it," Andrew said.

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