At the end of the song, Joe still held onto Sadie's waist, reluctant to let go.

With a finger on his chest elegantly, Sadie gently pushed him away and turned to leave.

At that moment, Joe suddenly knelt on one knee, holding up a diamond ring, and confessed, "Sadie, please be my girlfriend!"

The crowd erupted in excitement.

Everyone was surprised, never expecting such a surprise.

The guests all stood up, cheering Joe on. "Say yes, say yes!"

Micah furrowed his brow. Despite being friends with Joe for many years, he didn't know this side of him.

He had repeatedly reminded Joe to keep his distance from Sadie, believing Joe had agreed, only to witness this public confession tonight.

"Joe, what are you doing!" Sadie glanced around, frowned, and said sternly, "Stand up first!"

"You answer me first." Joe gazed at her affectionately. "It's okay. Don't feel pressured. Even if you reject me, I'll keep waiting for you!" Sadie looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and said, "I'll give you an answer when I return from E Country!"

"Really! That's great."

Joe was overjoyed. He knew deep down that Sadie wouldn't agree tonight, but the fact that she gave him a specific time made him very happy.

Sadie helped Joe up, gave him a brief hug, and they sat down together.

At that moment, Sadie instinctively looked at Micah, who was already looking at her.

Their eyes met, each reflecting complex emotions.

Sadie looked away first, her demeanor cold and aloof.

Micah lowered his gaze and quietly sipped his wine, outwardly calm but inwardly turbulent.

Based on Sadie's attitude, it seemed she didn't dislike Joe.

Perhaps, as Rylan had said, she valued family interests over personal emotions.

Under such circumstances, she might say yes to Joe.

Micah had matured a lot after many experiences. In the past, he would have been jealous and impulsive, but now he could calmly and rationally assess the situation. Even though he felt uneasy inside, he wouldn't make any rash moves.

"Mr. Louis, Ms. James, a toast to you both!"

The guests raised their glasses to Joe and Sadie, offering words of encouragement, hoping Sadie would consider Joe's proposal.

Sadie smiled but remained silent, neither accepting nor rejecting Joe's proposal.

In everyone's eyes, this silence was a form of acquiescence.

They all believed that Sadie was testing Joe out of shyness and consideration for the family's interests.

They would eventually be together!

The atmosphere suddenly turned romantic, and the piano music became the theme of love.

Everyone was lively and cheerful, chatting and laughing.

Only Micah sat aside, quietly sipping his wine, feeling out of place in this lively atmosphere. He looked like an outsider.

After a few drinks, Micah put down his glass, put on his coat, and stood up.

Joe hurried over. "Micah, join us for a drink."

"I'm heading back now," Micah said with a faint smile. "You guys have fun."

Then, he looked at Sadie. "Have a safe journey tomorrow!"

"Thanks." Sadie smiled coldly.

"Mr. Clemens, stay a bit longer!"

Others cautiously invited him to stay.

Micah waved goodbye, turned around, and left.

Andrew followed behind, watching his calm and rational demeanor, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the master had truly matured.

If this had been his temper two years ago, Joe would have been lying on the ground with a nosebleed by now.

As he got into the car, Micah glanced back. Joe and Sadie were on the terrace on the second floor, leaning against the railing, chatting in the night breeze. They appeared intimate, and the atmosphere was very ambiguous.

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