Knowing Miss Pierre’s penchant for basking in the limelight, he realized that even as Mr. Fredrick’s fiancée, she wouldn’t pass up opportunities to stay in the public eye.

Why not immerse her in engagements, ensuring she remained too preoccupied to visit Holden’s residence?

Confident in this approach, Shawn quickly set his plan into motion.

Some hours later, Ariana began to stir.

The room’s brightness momentarily blinded her as she blinked awake.

She squinted, trying to adjust to the light, making out the silhouette of a suited man beside her.

fragments of her earlier vision flashed

her eyes

“Miss Edwards.”

voice belonged to Shawn. The fleeting hope she’d felt deflated instantly, replaced by profound disappointment. She replied with a brief nod, not in

require anything, just let me know,” Shawn remarked, setting a

“Thank you,” but her thirst was overshadowed by

illusion? She questioned her sanity, haunted by the recurrent glimpses

delicate touch on Ariana’s arm drew

looked down to

child a tender smile, Ariana gently stroked her

sensing her distress,

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