She couldn't fully trust Zayden. What if Holden ended up worse off?

And what about her own position and riches? Deep down, she realized she didn't want any harm coming to Holden.

Her eyes darted to the picture of Holden and Ariana. A pang of jealousy surged within her.

But what if Zayden was being honest? If Holden was reconnecting with Ariana and trying to remember the past, she might be in a world of hurt once he pieced it all together.

After a long pause, Sadie held onto her bag tighter. She gave a hesitant nod, taking the bottle.

She stepped out of the car, ready to leave. But as she walked out of the alleyway, Shawn, with Adele by his side, was right there waiting for her.

Sadie's heart raced. She gripped her bag tighter and walked over, pasting on a smile. "Why are you here? I told you and Adele to wait at the restaurant, didn't I?"

Shawn grinned brightly. “The restaurant felt stifling, and the AC was blasting. Adele needed some fresh air."

He looked around, then at her, puzzled. “Weren't you going to the restroom? The restaurant has one. Why are you out here? I don't see a restroom around. How'd you end up here?"

In a fluster, Sadie shifted to block his view.

The last thing she wanted was for him to spot Zayden's car. She answered, "The restaurant's restroom was packed. So I went looking for another one. Guess I lost my way."

Quickly, she picked up Adele, ready to leave.

Shawn, seeing Sadie juggling the bag and the child, reached out. “It looks tough, holding both Adele and your bag. Let me help.”

But as he neared her bag, Sadie jerked away, her voice rising in alarm. “I've got it! I can handle it."

Shawn sensed her nervousness but said nothing. He glanced back at the now-empty alley, then left with Sadie.

The next day, Ariana, joined by Mitchel, was released from the hospital. They headed to the place she had set up with Remy earlier.

She had also invited a director to join and take a look.

As the door swung open, Ariana's gaze settled on Remy. There he sat, looking dapper in shades and a crisp black suit.

To his left and right, sat two of the industry's new shining stars, fresh from recent blockbuster films. And then, lined up neatly on both sides, were stern-faced bodyguards in black suits. They Looked like they had stepped out of an action movie.

And Remy? With his shades on and that chilling look, he could have been the movie's villain.