Furthermore, based on her remarks from the night before, she likely harbored suspicions about his true identity.

Thus, in this tense moment, he stared at his phone screen, grappling with the hope that Ariana would not directly address his true self.

It was a somewhat duplicitous strategy, but it provided a modicum of relief.

Upon receiving the message, Ariana hesitated momentarily and then realized that he was still maintaining the facade of ignorance.

She responded, “Yes, I was out partying with friends last night. I imbibed quite a bit and inadvertently blocked you by mistake. I only noticed today. My apologies.”

Both of them instinctively adhered to the unspoken pact. Holden heaved a sigh of relief and they engaged in casual conversation for a while. Soon Sonia finished cooking and called Ariana for lunch, so she terminated the conversation and went to eat.

On the uppermost floor of the BRD Group’s headquarters, Holden set his phone aside and sighed with relief. He felt somewhat drained and reclined in his chair.

noticed Holden’s troubled

inquired, “Is something bothering you,

his temples and replied, “It’s nothing, just a bit fatigued.” He chatted amiably with Devin for a while, but Ariana’s face continued

an immediate, profound connection, as if you’ve known them for an eternity? Someone who can effortlessly sway your emotions and

as clear as day, and

of composure, choosing

demeanor, he ventured further, “Have you, perhaps, encountered a noteworthy individual

‘s L I B

try to conceal, merely nodding in

have,” he admitted, keeping

you in the chronicles

waltz in his chest

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