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

her chest and swallowing nervously before saying, “What’s the matter, Holden? Why did you mention that name out

uncontrollably, thudding faster and louder with each passing second, making it

panic, she put on a facade of calmness, though she unconsciously clutched her

silent, merely offering a half-smile

Holden’s penetrating gaze any longer,

chuckled softly and lifted Sadie’s chin, studying her

I simply wanted to know if

didn’t know

continued deliberately, “I came across this name recently

you ought to be familiar with this

chaotic, and she desperately sought to steer clear

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

haven’t shared many details about

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

it up, so I assume it’s someone from your past with the Fredrick family, but I can’t be

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