Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 692 Close Range

"Mr. Clemens, great to learn from you!" Sadie's words were laced with encouragement. A meaningful smile played on her lips as she departed, her entourage trailing behind her. "Make way!" Annika's voice sliced through the air as she purposefully collided with Andrew. His teeth ground together in a silent display of his anger.

The other merchants, witnessing Sadie's departure, recognized the temporary ceasefire. Disappointment etched on their faces, they dispersed.

However, the sparks of their earlier exchange still lingered in the air, their whispers echoing in the wake of their retreat.

"Miss James is quite the firebrand, huh? She's constantly needling Mr. Clemens. Yet, he remains poised, his anger never surfacing. Any other man would have lost his temper long ago."

"Mr. Clemens is typically unflappable. What's different this time? Why does he seem to bend to Miss James' every whim?"

"Perhaps Mr. Clemens is strategically retreating, only to advance later..."

"Or perhaps it's simpler than that. Even heroes have a soft spot for a beautiful woman!"

Andrew's face darkened at the sound of these discussions, but Micah remained unaffected, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on Sadie...Several people attempted to approach Micah, hoping to curry favor. However, their companions quickly dissuaded them, "Mr. Clemens is in a foul mood. Engaging him now would be inviting trouble."

Upon reflection, they agreed, offering Andrew a distant greeting before hastily retreating.

Micah's gaze lingered on Sadie's retreating figure, a wave of affection washing over him, held in check by his self-restraint...

Two years of yearning and remorse found their solace on this day...

She had returned, truly returned.

Their brief interaction, the fleeting conversation, stirred memories of the past...

In those days, she reveled in their playful banter, always on the losing end but goading him nonetheless...

As these memories surfaced, a captivating smile graced Micah's lips, his gaze softening...

Sadie had feigned ignorance of him. Was she still nursing a grudge over past events?

It was alright. He could be patient.

In time, he would untangle her resentment and reclaim her heart!

"Mr. Clemens, Miss James is young and impulsive. Please overlook her remarks," Arthur pleaded cautiously. "I will have a word with Mr. James about it."

If anyone else had dared to provoke Micah in such a manner, the consequences would be dire. Even the event organizers would bear the brunt of his wrath. Thus, Arthur felt compelled to apologize and adopt a more humble stance. "She's quite spirited, I must say," Micah responded, a smile playing on his lips.

He sauntered off, Andrew and the bodyguards trailing closely behind. Arthur stood rooted to the spot, confusion etched on his face. "What just happened?"

"Can't you see? Mr. Clemens has taken a liking to Miss James," the young assistant remarked, a knowing smile on his face.

"Really?" Arthur was incredulous. "But the two families are sworn enemies."

"Love is a complex emotion; it defies explanation," the young assistant added.

Arthur found it hard to believe, but if Micah was unperturbed, it was a welcome development, sparing him the awkwardness of being caught in the crossfire.

As Micah was about to depart, Arthur hurried to catch up. "Mr. Clemens, wait! Allow me to guide you."

The Noble Summit Estate was a sight to behold, boasting sprawling grounds, a golf course, a hot spring hotel, a horse stable, and a luxurious banquet hall.

As the afternoon sun began to wane, the merchants checked into the hotel, freshened up, and prepared for the evening banquet.

The entire Noble Summit Manor was reserved for the commerce event. Due to space constraints, each attendee was allowed only two companions, while the rest were accommodated at a nearby hotel close to the horse stable. The James and Clemens families, being the most distinguished, were naturally assigned the best villas.

However, the villas were semi-detached, placing the two prestigious families in close proximity. Arthur contemplated switching their accommodations, but Micah dismissed the idea, "There's no need to change; this is perfectly fine!"