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.

ceremony’s conclusion, Zayden invited Sadie to accompany him to a nearby cafe, which she accepted

while asking, “It’s been quite

a while, so I

A ‘s L I

persisted, and she continued to employ subtle probes to glean more information from Zayden. However, he remained evasive, upholding

was not extracting any substantive information from him. She contemplated relinquishing her inquiries but opted to broach a different subject, smiling as she broached the

are set to exchange vows next month.

regarded her with a knowing smile and replied cryptically, “I shall certainly be in attendance. Fortunately, your wedding is drawing quite near. Otherwise, the wedding’s leading roles may have to

beat, but she forced a smile and inquired, “What

abandoned the art of subtlety

leaned back, raised his hands,

got it. Indeed, Zayden knew a thing or

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