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Holden was probably unaware as well. Otherwise, given his disposition, he would have dismissed
Ariana as a gold digger, thwarting her proximity to Adele.
With these thoughts in mind, Sadie found a semblance of equilibrium, although the flames of hatred still
blazed in her eyes.
No, things weren’t supposed to go on like this! Sooner or later, their paths would intersect. She had to
devise a method to oust Ariana from Eleymond!
Meanwhile, as Holden concluded the meeting and exited the conference room, he saw Shawn waiting
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtby the doorway. Baffled, he inquired,
“What brings you here?”
Shawn covered the distance in a few strides and spoke.
“Mr. Fredrick,
Miss Edwards came to collect Melon; astonishingly, Adele wants to accompany her badly.”
“What did you say?” Holden’s eyebrow twitched in response to the unforeseen news, a mixture of
surprise and delight on his features.
“Adele wishes to go willingly?”
Shawn nodded, further adding, “Not only that, Adele even chose to sit beside Miss Edwards. She then
even let her tend to her needs without resistance.”
This revelation took Holden aback. He swiftly put aside his ongoing affairs and hastened back to the
lounge. He was eager to see the person who had left such a profound impact on Adele.
Holden flung the door open, rapidly striding into the lounge, only to find a psychologist engaged in
counseling Adele.
He knitted his brows. Not much time had passed since Shawn’s departure, and all appeared well then.
Why was Adele now undergoing psychological counseling?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Where’s Miss Ariana Edwards and Melon?” Shawn asked, astonishment tinting his voice.
“They have already left,” the bodyguard responded.
“But weren’t they meant to await Mr. Fredrick’s return?” Shawn’s brow creased slightly, perplexed by
the situation. However, the bodyguard remained silent.
Holden cast a frosty glare at him and demanded, “What’s the meaning of this?”
Under Holden’s scrutiny, the bodyguard felt oppressed and was about to speak when Sadie came out
of the next room.
Sadie had regained her composure as if nothing had happened. As she walked over to Holden, she
looked innocent and worried.
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