Chapter 1455

The room lapsed into silence.

It was evident that Zayden was absent in times of crisis, leaving Sadie to fend for herself.

Sadie realized she was merely a pawn for Zayden and that she couldn’t afford to lose Holden’s support.

If Holden rejected her or retaliated, it would spell disaster for her.

Feeling scared and desperate, Sadie desperately searched for words that could clear her name and keep Holden on her side.

Lost in her thoughts, she failed to notice Holden’s penetrating stare.

Suddenly, Holden uttered, “Helen Clarke.

Startled, Sadie flinched, her complexion draining as she locked eyes with Holden, her body freezing in place.

Holden fixed his gaze on Sadie, noting every subtle shift in her expression.

observed as her expression shifted from disbelief to fear, a brief flash of panic and

to compose herself, placing a hand on her chest and swallowing nervously before saying, “What’s the matter, Holden? Why

calm, Sadie’s heart raced uncontrollably, thudding faster and louder with each passing second, making it difficult

on a facade of calmness, though she unconsciously clutched

offering a half-smile

withstand Holden’s penetrating gaze any

softly and lifted Sadie’s chin, studying her pale

wanted to know if the name rings a bell; that’s

didn’t know what

continued deliberately, “I came across this name recently while organizing some

history, you ought to

she desperately sought to steer clear of any discussion involving

hesitation, she responded, “I’m not

many details about

and when she locked eyes with Holden, a wave

added, “You never brought it up, so I assume it’s someone from your past with the

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