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

she grappled to maintain her composure, barely keeping her facade intact as she stammered, “W-what do

of his voice took on a

Sadie, his

tell, did

apprehension faltered, leaving her mystified as to how Holden had uncovered the ruse of

nerves, before retorting with a hint of defensiveness, “Is your trust

regarded her with a

it, didn’t you? And your

Holden couldn’t have possibly unraveled the web of surveillance deceit and the apprehension that the pervasive influence of the Fredrick family could indeed have unearthed damaging

a

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