Upon entering the BRD Group lobby, Sadie was halted before she could reach the elevator.

The receptionist, looking polite, informed her, "I apologize, but without an appointment, you cannot proceed upstairs."

Sadie's frustration was evident. It had only been a few days since the last time she had come here. How dare the receptionist deny her entry?

Frowning, Sadie said to the receptionist, “Don't you recognize me? I'm Sadie Pierre, Holden's fiancée. I need to see him."

The receptionist responded resignedly, “I know who you are, Miss Pierre, but Mr. Fredrick is currently unavailable to meet any visitor as he's occupied with urgent matters."