Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 136 You No Longer Belong to Me

Having signed the agreement, they gleefully strutted away with the ruby necklace in hand.

Mr. Brooks and Miss Bell also left and went to the monitoring room to investigate further.

Sadie was about to go and look for the children when suddenly, a familiar voice sounded behind her; "Why not look for me?" causing Sadie to shudder.

As she turned around she was greeted by Ronan's handsome face. He had lost weight recently, looking haggard and his complexion slightly pale.

Although his head had been smashed earlier that afternoon by Micah at the VIC Group offices; she noticed that his wounds were newly dressed and he was in fresh clothing, the heartache was undeniable... "You know I can help solve problems for you. Why must you always insist on taking om everything yourself?" Ronan asked, frowning at her.

"One must always rely on oneself," Sadie said with a bitter smile.

Ronan's heart ached for her. He reached out to embrace her.

She instinctively stepped back, his hand freezing mid-air. "Sorry, I forgot again - you no longer belong to me..." he said with a self-deprecating, bitter smile as he pulled his hand back in disappointment. Such a poignant phrase, such a desolate gesture, deeply touched Sadie's heart.

Had he persisted as he used to years before, clinging to her, she would have resisted, would have felt repelled.

But his restraint and apparent loss only made her heartache intensify.

Memories began flooding her mind; she recalled their first embrace when she was sixteen, how he approached with care, yet held back...

Just like their love - destined but unfulfilled, ultimately leaving nothing but emptiness.

"I will handle my own matters," Sadie spoke softly, "And you, why torment yourself so unnecessarily? There are plenty of other companies besides VIC Group."

"Don't worry about that..." Ronan didn't want to delve into the subject, "Please don't confront Micah for my sake. I don't want you to put yourself in danger because of me."

"You're overthinking it, I won't," Sadie deliberately kept her distance, stepping back, "Ronan, your wife and mother-in-law just left. You might want to catch up before they get the wrong idea. You should go replace them before there's a misunderstanding."

"The bracelet was a gift from Billy to Mia; there's no need for compensation. I will handle this matter-"

"The best way you can handle it is to ensure that you keep your distance from me." Sadie cut him off, reminding him earnestly, "The longer you continue to show that you can't forget me; the more relentlessly they will pursue me..." Hearing these words, Ronan fell silent, and after a long while, he said nothing and turned to leave.

Watching his retreating figure, Sadie heaved a deep sigh... She too felt regret, but ultimately regrettable things cannot be salvaged.

"Mummy!"

Just as she prepared to leave, she heard her children calling for her as they approached...

Sadie had just turned around when Mia threw herself into her arms, burying her little face into her chest with tearful eyes, "Mummy, we didn't replace the bracelet, what do we do now?"

"Mommy, Billy's mom said the bracelet is worth over thirty million dollars, is that true?" Noah asked earnestly, his brow furrowed in concern.

"How much is thirty million dollars?" Mia tilted her head, her face etched with concern as she looked at her brother.

"Silly, that's more money than Mommy could ever make in her lifetime," Nathan blurted out. He quickly covered his mouth and sheepishly looked at Sadie after he realized what he said. "Don't worry, Mommy. When I grow up, I'll make enough money."

"My sweet child." Sadie ruffled Nathan's hair, caressed Noah's cheek, and embraced Mia saying, "None of you need worry about this, I've already compensated them for it. The matter is resolved!" "Really?" The three children were visibly astonished.

"Really, mommy has been doing really well at work lately and has earned a lot of extra money. So, I managed to reimburse them for the bracelet already!" Sadie feigned nonchalance. "Yay, that's fantastic!" the children cheered loudly.

"Now, I need the three of you to go back with Brenda, because I still have a few things I need to do and will be home later!"

"Alright, we'll be good!"