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.

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

saying, “What’s the matter, Holden? Why did you mention that name out of the blue? Who

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

to conceal her panic, she put on a facade of calmness, though she unconsciously clutched her dress tightly, apprehensive about what might unfold

merely offering a half-smile

gaze any

chuckled softly and lifted Sadie’s chin,

know if the name

didn’t know what

continued deliberately, “I came across this name

five-year history, you ought to be

desperately sought to

hesitation, she responded, “I’m not

about

locked eyes with Holden, a wave of guilt washed

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

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