It was a compiled comprehensive information about her, including her birthplace, education, and employment history.

But upon closer examination, Holden noticed certain gaps.

Specifically, there was a missing information about Ariana's life from her return from studying abroad in Eleymond to her departure for Melcorn over a year later.

Frowning, Holden suspected Shawn might have dropped some pages. But strangely, the page numbers were accurate.

Moreover, the document contained the names of Ariana's friends from her social network, such as Sonia and Sarah, even though these people were her regular connections. The information appeared detailed, but Ariana's husband was absent from the records.

Judging from Ariana's behavior, Holden couldn't believe she had reason to deceive him. He also believed that she genuinely loved the deceased, and Melon's reaction seemed authentic.

They appeared sincere, leaving Holden to conclude that there was an issue with the data collection.

However, it couldn't be missing. His information network proved so advanced that it had successfully uncovered even the hidden safe's location. Furthermore, it had unearthed details about Ariana's late mother, who had passed away over a decade ago. It was inconceivable that it wouldn't find any information about her husband.

With a furrowed brow, Holden closed the file and fixed his gaze on the most recent photograph of Ariana.

The longer he stared at the image, the more a sense of familiarity washed over him. The smiling face in the photo felt as though it had etched itself vividly into his heart, yet he couldn't recall any prior encounter with it.

Holden could feel his heart racing, a sensation he'd never experienced before. It was as if a voice within him whispered to cherish this name.

Unconsciously, Holden's fingers reached out to touch the face in the photograph. He had never laid eyes on this person, yet a single glance moved him profoundly.

Initially, he had dismissed his attraction to her voice. However, now that he beheld her face, he realized that it wasn't just her voice that drew him in. It felt like fate's guiding hand as he felt an attraction both unbelievable and compelling.

Just then, Shawn entered the room, holding a cup of coffee. He placed it beside Holden and said, “Devin has arranged for a physical consultation with the child psychologist at the house tomorrow afternoon."

Holden nodded, securing the photos and documents in the drawer.

"Reschedule all my appointments for tomorrow afternoon. I'll be going with Adele to the consultation."

The following morning, Ariana meticulously planned her work schedule and left Melon in Sonia's care. As she prepared to visit the Fredrick estate, the thought of encountering Sadie and potentially stirring up conflict crossed her mind. Though tempted to don a disguise, she wanted to remain inconspicuous. Choosing a more subtle approach, she opted for a hat and face mask, providing just enough anonymity.

Wearing the snug mask and hat was slightly suffocating, but Ariana took a deep breath, hoping she'd evade any unplanned run-ins with Sadie, who was known for her dramatics. Making final adjustments to her outfit, Ariana set off.

She took solace in the fact that she'd used an alias with the agency.

An unexpected revelation of her presence would surely agitate Sadie.