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.

from disbelief to fear, a brief flash

chest and swallowing nervously before saying, “What’s

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

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

remained silent, merely offering a half-smile that

penetrating gaze

softly and lifted

I simply wanted to know if the

know what to

this

history, you ought

and she desperately sought to steer clear of

of hesitation, she responded, “I’m not

haven’t shared many details about the Fredrick family with

she locked eyes with Holden, a wave of guilt washed

assume it’s someone from your past with the

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