novelxo Chapter 185 Where Did That Power Come From?
As they discussed these matters, Ronan Potter felt a deep sense of shame. The memories of that time were a source of embarrassment he never wished to discuss, especially not in front of Sadie Roth. "So that's how it was..."
Sadie Roth seemed to understand. The White family's mother and daughter had been stirring up trouble, first setting her up with a male model at a nightclub to tarnish her innocence, then siccing the media on her to ruin her reputation. And finally, they had Leah White seduce Ronan Potter...
They were all crude tricks, yet Sadie Roth and Ronan Potter had been naive, like blank slates, and thus they fell into the trap.
"Looking back on all these years, I've come to see the Whites for who they truly are. I suspected they had a hand in those past events, but seeing my son... I just can't bring myself to confront it," Ronan Potter sighed deeply, his regret palpable. "I understand how hard it must be for you," Sadie Roth said with a bitter smile. "Once Leah White returns the necklace, I'll find a way to transfer the kids to a different school. As long as the Whites leave us alone, we'll keep to our own paths from now on."
With that, she stood up to leave...
"Sadie!" Ronan Potter reached out desperately, grabbing her hand, his eyes filled with emotion. "Give me another chance. I'll sort out this mess and be with you, honestly and openly..."
"It's too late to go back to the past."
Sadie Roth pulled her hand away and left decisively.
Though her heart harbored regrets and pity for him, she was clear-headed. She and Ronan Potter could never return to what they once were.
Ronan Potter watched her leave, his expression forlorn, unaware that in the shadows, someone was taking photographs...
Sadie Roth intended to take a taxi home, but upon descending the stairs, she found the Clemens family's Maybach still waiting for her.
She hurried into the car, thanking the driver.
On the way back, her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts...
Micah Clemens had said her father's personal assets weren't seized, which meant Felipe's family must have embezzled her family's fortune. And Ronan Potter had mentioned that the Clemens family had maliciously acquired the Roth Group, leading to its sudden bankruptcy...
These two accounts seemed to contradict each other.
If what Micah Clemens said was true, it not only pointed to the Whites' guilt but also proved Micah's own transparency. Why else would he have disclosed this, encouraging Sadie Roth to investigate?
But Sadie knew Ronan Potter well enough to believe he wouldn't lie, nor falsely accuse Micah Clemens...
What was the truth behind it all?
Her head ached from the thoughts, and she sighed, looking out the window to clear her mind. That's when she noticed the DTT bar, sealed off with tape. She was stunned, immediately telling the driver, "Stop the car."
The car pulled over, and Sadie Roth stepped out to inspect the closure notice, which stated 'Permanently Closed.' Confused, she quickly called Jonny. "Hello, Sadie?"
"Jonny, I just passed by the bar and saw it's sealed off. What happened?"
"We're closed." Jonny's voice carried a mix of melancholy and regret.
"Why?"
"It's better you don't ask. I've transferred your last night's performance fee and tips to your bank account. Did you receive it?"
"I'll check later..."
"Let me know when you do!"
"Will do."
"Sadie, if there's a chance, please... plead for Alan..."
"What??" Sadie Roth was taken aback.
"Never mind, forget I said anything. Goodbye."
Jonny hung up hastily.
Sadie Roth stood there, stunned, before it dawned on her. Could the bar's closure be related to Alan?
She remembered that night, how Alan had been drugged, losing his senses, and tried to assault her. It was the timely arrival of a male escort that saved her... Could the male escort have retaliated against Alan, resulting in the bar's closure?
But a male escort was just that - where would he get such power?
Unless... he was Micah Clemens!!!