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.

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

compose herself, placing a hand on her chest and swallowing nervously before saying, “What’s the matter, Holden? Why did you mention that name out of the blue? Who is

thudding faster and louder with each passing second, making it difficult for her to catch

though she unconsciously clutched her dress tightly, apprehensive about what might

remained silent, merely offering a half-smile that unsettled

Holden’s penetrating gaze any longer,

Holden chuckled softly and lifted

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

know what

deliberately, “I came across this

you ought to be familiar with

to steer clear of any discussion

moment of hesitation, she

shared many details about the Fredrick family

locked eyes with

assume it’s someone from your past with the

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