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

maintained her poise and tact. She endeavored to gauge 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 apprised

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

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

they engaged in casual conversation, but Sadie sensed that she was not extracting any substantive information from him. She contemplated relinquishing her inquiries but opted to broach a different subject, smiling as

set to exchange vows next month. You must

shall certainly be in attendance. Fortunately, your wedding is drawing quite

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

art of subtlety

back, raised his hands, and said,

Zayden knew a thing or

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