As they watched the televised spectacle, Judy couldnât resist indulging in a bit of gossip surrounding the enigmatic affluent family.
She quipped, âMiss Pierre has truly struck gold, it seems.
Word has it she surfaced out of nowhere with a child a year ago, asserting Adeleâs lineage as Holdenâs offspring.
Just like that, she seamlessly became a part of the Fredrick family.
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Ariana, taken aback by this revelation, inquired, âDid Adele only rejoin the Fredrick family a year ago?â
Judy affirmed with a nod.
âIndeed.
Who could have foreseen Sadieâs existence before? Rumor has it, Sadie and Holden were together five years ago, albeit kept apart by Aldus.
Subsequently, Sadie bore their child independently, awaiting Aldusâs passing before daring to introduce the child to the Fredrick family.
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Arianaâs brow furrowed in perplexity upon absorbing this revelation.
Everything about this seemed bizarre.
If Holden and Sadie shared a genuine bond, he hadnât made an effort to seek out Sadie during those five years.
Even if they desired privacy, the sudden appearance of Sadie and their child without prior contact appeared incongruous.
Why had Sadie waited until now to introduce the child to the Fredrick family?
Her understanding of Holden led her to believe that he wasnât easily swayed or manipulated.
If their love had been steadfast, even Aldusâ potential interference should not have deterred Holden from granting Sadie a proper status long before this moment.
A nagging sense of unease gnawed at Ariana, but she couldnât quite put her finger on it.
After a brief contemplation, Ariana shook her head, dismissing her doubts.
What purpose would it serve to find this situation strange?
It was a matter between Holden and Sadie, who were getting married soon.
She opted not to dwell further on the matter and instead engaged Judy in conversation about different topics.
In the midst of their discussion, Arianaâs phone rang, bearing the caller ID of the movie director.
She answered, hearing a palpable sense of despair in his voice.
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âWhat should we do? Sadie has chosen to withdraw from the film, citing her intention to focus on wedding preparations.
We didnât dare to object.
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Upon hearing the directorâs words, Ariana was rendered truly speechless.
She even entertained the suspicion that Sadieâs decision might have been deliberate, designed to thwart her efforts and squander her money.
Following a period of the director venting his frustration, he appeared on the brink of tears as he asked, âWhat should we do now?
We reached out to the original actress, but sheâs no longer available.
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Ariana paused briefly before responding, âCommence shooting Tylerâs scenes first.
Regarding the actress, Iâll endeavor to identify a solution and secure a replacement.
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The director expressed his gratitude repeatedly before concluding the call.