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

“Is something

“It’s nothing, just a bit fatigued.” He chatted amiably with Devin

someone with whom you feel an immediate, profound connection, as

reference to Ariana was as clear as day, and it caused a quiet sigh to escape

of composure, choosing his

truly navigate the winding river of human connections.” With a cautious demeanor, he ventured further, “Have you, perhaps, encountered a noteworthy individual recently who has stirred

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to conceal, merely nodding in

he admitted, keeping

shifting gears, Holden asked, “How versed are you in the chronicles of

hesitant waltz in his chest upon hearing this

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