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.

Zayden invited Sadie to accompany him to a nearby cafe, which

unease gnawed at Sadie, but she 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

of enigma as he responded, “I’ve been gone for a

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

any substantive information from him. She contemplated relinquishing her inquiries but opted to broach a different subject,

Holden and I are set to exchange vows

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

but she forced a smile and inquired, “What exactly

of subtlety and

raised his hands, and said,

a thing or two about events from

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