"I've heard some rumors that Sadie is having an affair with Zayden.

But then again, it's all just rumors, and we can't say for sure if they're true. Still, judging from the news, Zayden's reaction Looked like he got exposed. It feels like that could actually be the reason behind all this," Marge responded.

"Some people also say that this is a result of internal conflict within the Fredrick Group. It's just too complicated, and honestly, I don't quite get it myself."

As the group chat buzzed with gossip, Sarah aimed a direct query at Sonia. "Sonia, what's really happening? Aren't you paparazzi supposed to have all the inside scoop? Come on, spill some juicy details."

Sonia, however, responded with a shaking head emoji, disavowing any insider knowledge, and remarked, "Hey, don't ask me. I didn't capture anything. I have no idea."

Ariana suddenly received an unfamiliar message, which was marked by the presence of three attached photos.

Intrigued, Ariana furrowed her brows and clicked on the message, only to be met with images depicting Sadie and Holden in an intimate embrace, lying naked in bed while asleep.

Ariana's initial reaction was skepticism, her frown deepening, suspecting the possibility that someone was playing a prank on her with photoshopped images. She zoomed in on the pictures, scrutinizing them closely, but couldn't detect any traces of them being photoshopped.

The people in the photo were indeed Holden and Sadie.

Ariana felt a pit of unease in her stomach.

Feeling restless, she sent a message back directly, asking, "Who are you? Are you Sadie?"

The sender didn't reveal their identity and sent a bunch of texts to Ariana. The texts were nothing but a torrent of insults.

"You wretched woman, shameless slut. Go to hell. Your whole family is a bunch of scum. Better to die soon and spare others your presence.

Stop destroying other people's relationships."

Despite the harshness of these words, Ariana couldn't suppress a chuckle. She replied, “You're Sadie, aren't you? Drop the act."

The ensuing reply was an intensified storm of curses, brimming with even harsher insults and profanities.

Ariana lost interest in engaging further. She blocked the sender, set her phone aside, and went to freshen up, trying to leave the matter behind.

She attempted to project nonchalance, but the sting of the photos lingered in her mind.

Brushing her teeth, her expression somber, Ariana felt a weight in her chest. A surge of frustration bubbled within her, yet no outlet for release seemed available. Holden's memory loss, his ignorance of their past, and his involvement with someone else seemed excusable, yet painful.

Ariana had faith in Holden's words that he hadn't touched Sadie, but the visual proof still wrenched her heart.