Mitchel’s eyes widened, a flicker of surprise dancing across his face in response to Ariana’s unexpected question. He paused thoughtfully, striving to regain his composure before offering a cautious response.

“Why the sudden curiosity?” he inquired.

Ariana replied with a nonchalant shrug, her tone lighthearted.

“Oh, I happened to catch something in the news. Apparently, he’s never shown his face before, so it piqued my interest.”

Mitchel remained silent for a brief moment, then gently shook his head.

“I haven’t seen him either.”

“This Holden sure is mysterious,” Ariana replied, her laughter too bright as she swiftly changed the subject.

casually, meandering around the upcoming banquet, seemingly no different from their usual

Ariana wouldn’t inquire about Holden without a purpose. His instincts whispered that she must have already crossed paths with Holden in some

company, Holden navigated his luxury car downtown, following

row houses overlooked the glittering river. It was a quaint corner of the original city, in stark contrast to the gleaming high-rises looming

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spotted the shabby storefront, its faded lettering labeling it a tailor shop. Dust coated the windows, and the paint

the door of the adjacent snack shop tinkled open. An older woman emerged, laden with

over, she appeared surprised but greeted him warmly, “My word, you’ve returned!

Holden couldn’t recall ever being there but smoothly

while. Has anything major happened around here over the past

that I can think of,” the woman replied with a gentle

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