Chapter: 1424
As Holden got away from the summer camp, with Devin at his side, a thoughtful silence lingered, Devin contemplating whether to voice his thoughts.
Sensing the turmoil in Devin's mind, Holden cast a sidelong glance.
“Speak your mind, Devin. If you have something on your chest, don't hesitate."
Brimming with anticipation, Devin inquired, "Was that young child we encountered earlier your son?"
Holden met Devin's gaze and replied, "No."
He paused before elaborating, “He's the son of an online acquaintance.
I merely lent a helping hand with a small favor."
Devin's previous fervor evaporated instantly, deflated by Holden's words.
Devin didn't press further, but he couldn't shake the uncanny resemblance he noticed between the child and Holden. Could it all be a trick of the mind?
The following day, on the set of a certain movie, Sadie found herself seated in a van, deftly editing photos in Photoshop.
Displayed on her phone was the image of Holden bestowing a kiss on the cheek to Ariana, a snapshot captured five years prior during her discreet investigation of Ariana.
With finesse, Sadie replaced Ariana's face with hers, altering the backdrop to craft a seamless image using her expert photo editing skills.
All this effort was not for immediate use but rather to allay and deceive Holden, hiding her ruse until the opportune moment.
In her musings, Sadie pondered the fact that, when she and Holden eventually tied the knot, there was no intention to invite Ariana.
Consequently, no one would stumble on the photoshop work.
A knock resounded on the car door at that time, and the assistant outside reminded her, "Miss Pierre, it's time for the opening ceremony."
Following her recent exposure for manipulating votes related to Ariana's team, Sadie's professional prospects had dimmed, and her resources had dwindled. She had accepted a role in a detective action film to salvage her reputation.
The script held promise and popularity. Leveraging some of the Fredrick family connections, she secured the female lead and took on the role of a police officer.
However, the cast and crew list had been kept secret to avoid leaks.
To Sadie's astonishment, she discovered on the first day of filming that the male lead was none other than Tyler, Ariana's steadfast confidant.