Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1176 Too Nervous

The sky was clear as a bell, not a cloud in sight.

Sadie helped the kids out of the car, and they went nuts over the endless prairie, cheering like it was Christmas morning. Arya, catching their excitement, hollered, "Hey kids, time to change clothes!"

"Yay, changing clothes!" The three little girls shouted, dragging Mia along with them, bouncing like they were on trampolines.

"Slow down, don't run," Mia warned, still trying to catch her breath. "Man, I envy them; they're so carefree and happy." Noah watched the three little girls and couldn't help but ask, "Mom, was I this happy when I was their age?" "You were a quiet one," Sadie said with a smile. "When Nathan and Mia were bouncing off the walls, you were always reading or writing, thinking they were being silly."

"Wow, was I really that mature at two?" Noah asked, raising an eyebrow like he couldn't believe it.

Sadie chuckled. "You were quieter than both of them, even as a baby," she teased. "You even drank your milk all fancy-like."

Noah couldn't help but laugh too.

"Alright, go change your clothes. I'll show you how to ride a horse," Sadie urged. "We gotta be well-rounded!"

"Okay, okay." Noah replied, following the attendant to change clothes.

Sadie headed to the dressing room to slip into her pro riding gear.

Just then, Barbara walked in to grab something. Seeing Sadie, she quickly and respectfully greeted her, "Ms. James!"

"We're all family here, no need to be so formal," Sadie said kindly.

"Ms. James, you're so kind..." Barbara looked at Sadie with a mix of emotions, like she had something to say but was holding back.

"If you got something to say, just spit it out," Sadie smiled slightly.

Barbara spoke carefully. "I know the James Group is a big deal, and you have a high status. We don't want to mess up, but there's something on my mind, and I don't know if I should bring it up."

"Go ahead," Sadie glanced at her through the mirror.

"Duchess Louis comes from royalty. Royal etiquette is a whole thing, with tons of rules. Even small stuff has to follow the hierarchy." Barbara nervously added, "Ms. James, please don't take this the wrong way. I mean no offense. Just wanted to give you a heads-up."

"I get it," Sadie smiled faintly. "I'm used to being laid-back, but luckily, Duchess Louis is pretty chill. Thanks for the reminder!"

Barbara bowed her head, looking a bit scared. "I'll leave now."

"Okay," Sadie responded, watching her leave with a slight smile.

"Do you think she was really just reminding you?" Annika asked, coming out of the dressing room with Sadie's riding clothes. "I think she's got an agenda."

Sadie chuckled softly, brushing off the concern. "Don't sweat it. Barbara doesn't bother me."

Annika sighed, her brow furrowed. "Arya found out Barbara and Joe are distant cousins, like three generations apart. Her family hit hard times, but she's super ambitious. She studied medical surgery and has been with Duchess Louis since she graduated."

"She might seem humble and polite, but I always feel like she's got hidden motives," Annika continued, helping Sadie into her riding gear.

"You're just too jumpy," Sadie smiled slightly. "There was Ella before, so you're wary of her too."

"You're right," Annika said with a bitter smile. "For some reason, whenever I see her, I think of Ella."

"We can't judge people with bias," Sadie said objectively. "Without any proof, we can't accuse someone. Besides, even if she does have ambitions, as long as she doesn't hurt anyone, it's normal."

"I get that," Annika said, her voice firm. "But don't worry, I'm keeping an eye on her. I won't let her cause trouble. Still, what she said earlier does make sense. I noticed Duchess Louis was a bit off this morning, probably thinking we don't get the whole etiquette thing."