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

“What’s the matter, Holden? Why

faster and louder with each passing second,

on a facade of calmness, though she unconsciously clutched her dress tightly, apprehensive about what might

silent, merely offering a

Holden’s penetrating gaze any

lifted Sadie’s

so tense? I simply wanted to know if the name rings

didn’t know what

across this name recently while organizing some

our five-year history, you ought to be familiar

sought to steer clear of any discussion involving that

a moment of hesitation, she responded, “I’m not

shared many details about the Fredrick

out hoarse, and when she locked eyes with Holden, a wave of guilt

never brought it up, so I assume it’s someone from your past with the Fredrick family, but I can’t be

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