Zayden had Sadie cornered, knowing all there was to know.

A cold dread enveloped Sadie. She tightened her grip on the armrest, but the shiver was unyielding, making her tremble from head to toe.

Zayden’s soft laugh broke through, and he leaned in, trying to comfort her.

“Don’t worry too much; I’ve got it covered. I’ve sent someone to handle the details.”

Sadie sat rigidly as he shifted closer, his voice taking on a gentle persuasion.

“Forget the past and be the Sadie I want by my side.

With me around, these Little ghosts won’t haunt you.”

made it clear to her; she was ensnared in his web. The weight of what he could disclose to Holden pressed on her, and she

resolve weakening, she reached for Zayden, her voice barely

you asked. Please, don’t spill my secrets to Holden. I

fingers over her cheek,

Haven’t I

momentarily, but Zayden

you’re with

said, “I’ve done everything

puff from his cigar and letting the silence

her stomach,

and, mustering courage, decided to play her cards. With a sultry smile, she traced her fingers up his arm, ending

to bug Holden’s study. Yet, he hadn’t seen this brazen move coming. Their faces were mere inches apart, and a heady mix of

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