CHAPTER 6: CHAPTER 6: OFFERING YOURSELF IN GRATITUDE?

The hairpiece on her head immediately became a tangled mess; she who was originally the shimmering star now looked pale, her hair disheveled, utterly embarrassed.

"Clarissa!!" Stella Monroe instantly rushed onto the stage.

Despite her worry, she didn’t forget Sadie and deliberately targeted her, using her shoulder to bump Sadie aside.

Sadie was wearing ten-centimeter high heels and was standing right at the edge of the constructed stage.

Being suddenly struck by external force, she lost balance and fell off the stage...

But she quickly took defensive measures, using both hands to protect her head.

Even if she fell, she wouldn’t hit her head.

However, what Sadie didn’t expect was that she didn’t fall to the ground as she had anticipated, because a pair of large hands had steadily supported her thin back, while another hand wrapped around her waist to lift her down from the stage directly.

When Sadie landed on her feet, she instinctively looked at the owner of the hands.

A cold and handsome face was looking at her with furrowed brows: "Wearing such high heels, do you want to fall to death?"

It wasn’t her choice!

Sadie opened her mouth wanting to retort but held back, as it was out of good intention after all.

If it weren’t for him, she would have suffered a major fall.

Sadie swallowed back her retorts and was just about to say thank you when Henry Stanton chimed in—

"My precious daughter! Are you okay? I was going to support you but didn’t expect Young Master Knight to be a step ahead... Young Master Knight is really good to you!"

Henry Stanton’s tone was meaningful, his face full of a caring expression.

On the other side, Clarissa Stanton who was lifted up and carried upstairs by the crowd, Henry Stanton didn’t even cast a glance.

Sadie found it fascinating, that her father... she almost believed he was truly a loving and good father.

Sadie really didn’t understand, with such perfect information on her mother, why did she initially pair up with someone like Henry Stanton?

Returning this time, she was certainly going to investigate this thoroughly, as she felt something was off.

There’s surely some secret that she did not know.

"I’m fine, Dad, you better go upstairs to check on Sister. She suddenly fainted without knowing the reason, hopefully, it’s not some serious illness."

Sadie’s expression was gentle and composed, not revealing any disgust towards Henry Stanton, she was entirely just a sensible and obedient daughter.

Henry Stanton was extremely pleased with Sadie.

He certainly must have been blessed in his previous life to have such a perfect daughter now!

Henry Stanton quickly said: "You’re right, I’ll go check on your sister first, won’t disturb you and Young Master Knight. Young Master Knight, make yourself at home!"

Damian Knight furrowed his eyebrows.

Make himself at home?

Is the Stanton Family even worthy?

He glanced at Sadie but ultimately didn’t say any sarcastic words to Henry Stanton.

With Henry Stanton gone, Damian finally spoke, "I’m not here to attend any party, I’ve waited until now just to confirm once more, do you really have no wishes?"

Sadie felt somewhat helpless.

In fact, before returning to the country, she had only investigated the Stanton Family inside and out and didn’t know much about the domestic economic environment.

But the Knight Family’s name was renowned, known even without investigating.

And judging from the guests and Henry Stanton’s reaction, Damian was clearly a big figure domestically.

But she proclaimed that she hadn’t done anything significant while on the island, merely doing what someone with some medical skills would do.

Except... for the incident where they slept together.

But she’d rather forget it, act as though nothing happened.

Sadie resolutely and earnestly said, "Damian Knight, I appreciate your intention, but I truly don’t need anything."

If there’s something she wants, she’s fully capable of obtaining it herself.

The words "rely on others" aren’t part of her vocabulary.

Damian, who already preferred a furrowed brow, furrowed it even tighter.

"Woman, do you know what you’re rejecting?"

To be offered an unrestricted wish is something countless people dream of, yet this foolish woman repeatedly refuses him.

He truly wished he could open this foolish woman’s head, to see if it’s filled with mush!

Seeing Damian like this, Sadie didn’t know why she found Damian being so earnestly urging her to make a wish kind of amusing.

She shrugged and asked, "Then, may I ask what exactly am I rejecting? Rejecting a destined lover? Also, I don’t go by ’woman’."

"Then what is your name?"

"My name... is Sadie."

Sadie was her nickname, given by her adoptive parents abroad.

"I understand. You still haven’t shared your wish."

Sadie simply joked: "If you must repay me, how about... you offer yourself to me?"

"..."

This time it was Damian’s turn to be at a loss for words, the expression on his handsome face was quite complex.

The atmosphere seemed to have turned stagnant.

Sadie coughed to ease the tension and said, "I’m just kidding, so really, I don’t need anything."

"Alright." Damian suddenly spoke.

"What?" Sadie didn’t respond immediately, perplexed: "Alright what?"

Damian resumed his cold expression: "For your wish, I need to consult with the family solemnly, as it’s not just my decision."

"Wait..." Sadie gaped in shock and bewilderment: "You wouldn’t believe I was serious, right? I already said, it was just a joke!"

"Sometimes, truth is hidden in jest."

"But I really was joking, I’m not interested in you!"

An unusual confusion rose in Damian’s eyes: "Why? Every girl in Crestfall wants to marry me."

"That doesn’t include me!"

"Anyway... I will give you a response later on, for now, I’m leaving."

Damian turned and walked away, evidently not believing her words were merely jokes.

As soon as Damian left, the bodyguards stationed in the corner immediately followed.

"Hey! Stop, let’s talk properly!"

Seeing Damian just leave like that, Sadie hurried to catch up but was blocked by the bodyguards.

"Sorry, Miss, please stay back!"

"No, I need to clarify some things with him!"

The bodyguards didn’t budge, clearly, without Damian’s authorization, no one could approach him.

This is why, despite numerous socialites’ admiration towards Damian, and male guests wanting to connect with him, none truly dared to approach and converse.

Sadie could only watch as Damian boarded a helicopter and flew away.

Internally, Sadie felt annoyed; could this man really have taken her joke seriously??

However, this annoyance quickly dissipated.

No sane person would take it seriously.

Offer oneself? What era is it? In this era, no one would truly consider offering themselves after being rescued.

He must be joking, though the way he jokes is imbued with his personal style – serious and earnest, almost convincing her it was real.

Sadie pursed her lips; she had indeed been fooled by that guy’s joke!

With this thought, Sadie no longer considered how to explain to Damian but began to scrutinize the mansion that once belonged to the Monroe family.

What exactly happened for the Monroe Family, such a huge family, to vanish and be completely replaced by the Stanton Family?