Chapter 1385

However, she couldn’t shoulder all the blame.

Holden hadn’t addressed his situation with Sadie, which had left her angry.

Moreover, Holden had pretended not to know about her joining the love-

variety show and lied to her.

Holden snorted coldly, fixing his gaze on her.

“Is this what you call being busy with work?”

Caught off guard, Ariana blushed and stammered, “This… I…” She paused, then countered, “Weren’t you supposed to be at a charity auction? How did you end up here?”

“Why am I here?” Holden cornered Ariana, his voice soft yet filled with intensity.

“If I hadn’t shown up, my wife would have been snatched away by someone else.

You’ve got people chasing after you relentlessly, and the internet is abuzz with rumors about you and Mitchel, all fueling speculation about your relationship with him.

How could I not intervene?”

Ariana awkwardly scratched her cheek.

“It’s all fabricated, just clever editing and hype.

explanation with a

way he pursues you doesn’t seem fabricated

resigned sigh, Ariana said, “There’s truly nothing between me

a scene and

asserted, pulling her closer, his tone tinged

away? Besides, you’re still here; I’m not

explaining, “I made a commitment to finish

would create complications for

Holden gazed at her.

“Fine, I’ll leave, but not

his

acquiesced, tiptoeing to peck him on

the moment, pressing her against the wall and initiating a passionate ki*s brimming

guard, Ariana struggled to

air, she protested, “That’s enough; my

he was satisfied, leaving behind a trail of crimson marks

bathroom door, followed by the sound of approaching

Holden away, her

the potential intrusion, enveloping Ariana in a tighter embrace

increasingly concerned about being overheard, instinctively

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