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.

the upcoming banquet,

wouldn’t inquire about Holden without a purpose.

luxury car downtown, following the address Shawn had uncovered while tracing the origin of the bridal gown

on a sleepy, tree-lined street, where old stone row houses overlooked the glittering river. It was a

ninjanovel.com

easily spotted the shabby storefront, its faded lettering labeling it a

of the adjacent snack shop tinkled open. An

appeared surprised but greeted him warmly, “My word, you’ve returned! It’s been four or five years since your last visit here,

recall ever being

anything major happened

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

“Did I once visit here a lot

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