Judy affirmed with a nod.

“Indeed. Who could have foreseen Sadie's existence before? Rumor has it, Sadie and Holden were together five years ago, albeit kept apart by Aldus. Subsequently, Sadie bore their child independently, awaiting Aldus's passing before daring to introduce the child to the Fredrick family."

Ariana's brow furrowed in perplexity upon absorbing this revelation.

Everything about this seemed bizarre. If Holden and Sadie shared a genuine bond, he hadn't made an effort to seek out Sadie during those five years. Even if they desired privacy, the sudden appearance of Sadie and their child without prior contact appeared incongruous.

Why had Sadie waited until now to introduce the child to the Fredrick family?

Her understanding of Holden led her to believe that he wasn't easily swayed or manipulated. If their love had been steadfast, even Aldus' potential interference should not have deterred Holden from granting Sadie a proper status long before this moment.

A nagging sense of unease gnawed at Ariana, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

After a brief contemplation, Ariana shook her head, dismissing her doubts. What purpose would it serve to find this situation strange?

It was a matter between Holden and Sadie, who were getting married soon.

She opted not to dwell further on the matter and instead engaged Judy in conversation about different topics.

In the midst of their discussion, Ariana's phone rang, bearing the caller ID of the movie director. She answered, hearing a palpable sense of despair in his voice.

"What should we do? Sadie has chosen to withdraw from the film, citing her intention to focus on wedding preparations. We didn't dare to object.”

Upon hearing the director's words, Ariana was rendered truly speechless. She even entertained the suspicion that Sadie's decision might have been deliberate, designed to thwart her efforts and squander her money.

Following a period of the director venting his frustration, he appeared on the brink of tears as he asked, “What should we do now?

We reached out to the original actress, but she's no longer available."

Ariana paused briefly before responding, "Commence shooting Tyler's scenes first. Regarding the actress, I'll endeavor to identify a solution and secure a replacement."

The director expressed his gratitude repeatedly before concluding the call.

After Ariana ended the call, she released a prolonged sigh, her countenance still etched with deep concern.

Finding a suitable replacement on such short notice was a daunting task. Not only did she need to ensure the role was filled with proficiency, but the actress also had to be readily available, making the quest all the more arduous.

Ariana had scoured a handful of actors, only to find that none were accessible. Just as anxiety began to settle in, a comforting message from Remy illuminated her phone screen.