Despite repeated attempts, she couldn't manage to stand.

She felt embarrassed, managing only a faint smile as she gazed at Mitchel.

“I suppose I was mistaken."

Mitchel let out a sigh and bent down to lift her again.

“You guys managed to locate this place?" Ariana inquired with curiosity.

Earlier, she had questioned the burly man, and he had informed her that this spot was very remote and out of the range of any communication services. He had said that even the police would have had a hard time finding it. But, they had arrived so quickly.

Mitchel responded, “An hour ago, an anonymous person sent the location to Sonia's phone. That was how we located this place."

“An anonymous person?" Ariana was somewhat taken aback, wondering who had the ability to pinpoint such a secluded area.

For a brief moment, Holden crossed her mind. But why would he be assisting her?

Before she could ponder it any further, Mitchel was already carrying her out of the warehouse, and the police walked in to investigate and gather evidence. They also helped Tom out of the place.

For their safety, Sonia and the others chose to stay home to protect Melon, leaving only Mitchel to come with the police.

Meanwhile, a black car was parked in a small grove close to the river across the warehouse.

Sitting in the front seat, Shawn saw Mitchel carrying Ariana and turned to talk to the person in the back seat.

"They've successfully rescued Miss Edwards, and she looks fine."

In the back seat, Holden said nothing, his eyes fixed on the man carrying Ariana in the distance. He continued to watch until they all got into a car.

Though Holden appeared calm and composed on the surface, he felt an underlying feeling of longing and sadness.

Seeing this side of Holden for the first time, Shawn couldn't help but sigh quietly.

Holden heeded his advice and refrained from personally assisting Ariana. But he remained deeply concerned and came discreetly.

It looked like Holden himself hadn't fully grasped the extent of his care for Ariana. His care for her now exceeded his care for Sadie.

After a long pause, Holden finally averted his gaze and said, “Deal with the issue with Rollingrock Media."