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.”

ensnared in his web. The weight of what he could disclose to Holden pressed on her, and she felt the

she reached for Zayden, her voice barely above a

Please, don’t spill my secrets to Holden. I can’t lose what

fingers over her cheek,

promise. Just play by my rules. Haven’t I kept your

Sadie momentarily,

prove you’re with

done everything you asked. Isn’t

response was a chuckle, taking another puff from his cigar

in her stomach, trying to read the

mustering courage, decided to play her cards. With a sultry smile,

move coming. Their faces were mere inches apart, and a heady mix of cigar smoke

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