Ihave some business connections with Holden. I’ve met him once.”

Considering Holden’s disfigurement, and knowing that Debora’s husband was an experienced doctor in the dermatology department, Ariana casually inquired, “Is there any treatment for the injury on his face?”

Baffled, Debora asked, “There’s no wound on Holden’s face.”

Ariana stood there, stunned by the revelation. “Didn’t Holden suffer a disfigurement since childhood? So he has been wearing a mask all this time,” she muttered.

Debora, too, found herself perplexed. “Are we talking about the same person? I’ve seen Holden on several occasions, and he never wore a mask. In fact, he’s quite handsome, even more so than the movie stars.” ©

Ariana was left speechless, unable to respond.

have mistaken him for someone else?” Debora questioned gently, devoid of malice. After all, there were many individuals with the same name. However, the rarity of Holden’s surname made

decided not to press the matter further. “Perhaps I made a

with enthusiastic discussions. Ariana, absentmindedly nibbling on her juice straw, couldn’t shake

the interview at

the presence of Adrian. It

reflection, it was Jennifer who had informed her about Holden’s disfigurement.

would Jennifer lie to her? And why did Holden consistently wear a mask whenever they met?

possible that his face couldn’t be seen? Or was it because Holden himself didn’t

sense. Debora said

“Mr. Fredrick is here!”

her from her pensive musings. She shifted her gaze toward the bustling entrance, where the

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