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.

Sadie to accompany him to a nearby

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 of your

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

A ‘s L I B R

continued to employ subtle probes to glean more information from Zayden. However,

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

I are set to exchange vows next month. You must

Zayden regarded her with a knowing smile and replied cryptically, “I shall certainly be in attendance. Fortunately, your wedding

forced a smile and inquired, “What exactly do you

the art of subtlety

his hands, and

it. Indeed, Zayden knew a thing or two about events

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