Subsequently, she fixed her hair before a mirror, hiding the bruised remnants on her face with deft strokes of foundation. Elegantly slackening her neckline, she pushed open the door and went to find Holden.

Outside the room, she saw Holden sitting alone on the couch. Silence reigned, with only the two of them present, eliciting excitement within her.

Radiating allure and charm, Sadie walked up and sat beside Holden.

She asked, “When do we leave for home?”

Holden remained still, only turning his head and sending a playful gaze her way.

of the thing with

slightly as she grappled to maintain her composure,

took on a measured tone

at Sadie, his

did you lie to

Holden had uncovered the ruse of the deck surveillance. She had believed her

mouth helplessly. Casting a glance at Holden, she sighed deeply, striving to steady her nerves, before retorting with a hint of defensiveness, “Is your trust in me so tenuous? I assured you I’d handle this affair. What prompted you to

with a snort tinged

And your mode of handling equated to

the web of surveillance deceit and

mount a defense, Holden’s

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