"You'll enjoy it," Bennett reassured her, exuding confidence. "You'll see."

In the evening, Ariana tossed and turned, finding sleep elusive.

She felt uncertain about the events of the following day, wondering if Bennett was genuinely less vigilant around her or if the situation might spiral beyond Holden's control.

She dreaded the idea of Holden facing harm due to her actions.

Restless, Ariana eventually rose and sat by the window, observing the security personnel below as they patrolled. This only made her more worried.

Considering the stringent security measures, she wondered if escape was even feasible.

She fretted over the possibility of her rescue attempt inadvertently endangering Holden and Adrian.

As she dwelled on these thoughts, her fear intensified, and her mind was filled with myriad possibilities. When she snapped back to reality, she was covered in a cold sweat, and dawn was approaching.

Despite spending the entire night awake, she still lacked a concrete plan.

When Bennett's people arrived to escort her at noon, Ariana had prominent dark circles beneath her eyes.

Ariana was led to a lavishly adorned room, evidently arranged by Bennett's crew. Inside, she found a gathering of individuals, a variety of equipment, and stacks of gowns.

“Allow her to freshen up with a bath first; it will invigorate her,” suggested a stylist-like man.

Subsequently, Ariana was escorted to the bathroom.

She swiftly took a shower and positioned herself in front of the mirror, allowing the team to work their magic.

Following the beauty session, Ariana's appearance had improved notably, with her skin appearing as smooth as a freshly peeled egg.

The makeup artist proceeded to work on Ariana, skillfully concealing the bruises and swelling on her body, particularly focusing on her forehead. It required significant effort to hide these marks. Since Ariana's arms posed a challenge, the stylist decided on a _ long-sleeved black velvet dress.

The dress was tailored to perfection, reaching down to Ariana's feet, designed to accentuate her curves. Its deep V-cut at the back showcased a generous expanse of her flawless skin, lending an undeniable allure to her appearance.

Ariana's focus wasn't on her reflection in the mirror but entirely on Holden. The stylist kept chatting nonstop, trying now and then to engage Ariana in conversation.

Even though the stylist spoke a foreign language, Ariana sensed his compliments in his tone. She replied with a polite smile.

But gradually, the stylist's exaggerated responses began to irritate Ariana. Meeting Holden was her sole focus now; nothing else held any importance.