As Zayden exchanged pleasantries with Ariana, his gaze drifted toward Sadie, and with a friendly demeanor, he uttered, “Hello, Sadie.”

Sadie swiftly snapped back to reality, hiding her disquietude as she reciprocated with a smile.

“It’s been quite a minute, Zayden.”

Zayden’s smile took on an enigmatic quality as he responded, “I believe this marks our first encounter.”

Sadie responded with a nervous chuckle but listened intently as Zayden continued, “Nevertheless, I sense an immediate connection.”

Those words momentarily quickened Sadie’s heartbeat, but she swiftly regained her composure, steering the conversation toward safer shores.

They exchanged pleasantries before proceeding with the film’s inaugural ceremony.

to accompany him to

Zayden’s attitude regarding Holden while asking, “It’s been quite a while since you’ve graced Eleymond with your presence, cousin. What has brought you here so abruptly? Has Holden been

smile retained a hint of enigma as he responded, “I’ve been gone for a while, so I deemed it appropriate to catch up with Holden over

E L A ‘s

continued to employ subtle probes to glean more

the cafe, they engaged in casual conversation, but Sadie sensed that she was not extracting any substantive information from him. She contemplated relinquishing her inquiries but

way, Holden and I are set to exchange vows next month. You

replied cryptically, “I shall certainly be in attendance. Fortunately, your wedding is drawing quite near. Otherwise, the wedding’s leading roles

but she forced a smile and

abandoned the art of subtlety and stripped

raised his

an instant, Sadie got it. Indeed, Zayden knew a thing or two

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