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.

meandering around the upcoming banquet, seemingly no different

gnawed at Mitchel’s thoughts. Ariana wouldn’t inquire about Holden without a purpose. His instincts whispered

following the address Shawn had uncovered while tracing the origin of

halt on a sleepy, tree-lined street, where old stone row houses overlooked the glittering river. It was a quaint corner of the original city, in stark contrast to

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its faded lettering labeling it a tailor shop. Dust coated the windows, and the

open. An older woman emerged, laden with bags, her eyes

over, she appeared surprised but greeted him warmly, “My word, you’ve returned! It’s been four or five

aback, Holden couldn’t recall ever being there but smoothly

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