Internally, Sadie seethed with rage, but before Zayden, she maintained a veneer of composure.

Uncertain of how much Zayden was aware of, she couldn't risk revealing her true emotions. If her past was dredged up, she would be in a more vulnerable situation.

So, Sadie swiftly composed herself and, with nonchalance, remarked, “Just a few photos. What do they prove? Even if Holden doesn't love me, I can secure my position as his wife. As long as I can marry him, what else do I need? But if Holden dies, then I'll have nothing left."

Upon hearing her words, Zayden squinted at her, letting out a scoff and shaking his head slowly. With mocking sympathy dripping from his voice, he said, “You're truly pitiable, resorting to such Lengths."

Sadie, already discontented, felt her ire surge at Zayden's words.