Zayden and Sadie, huh? What was cooking between those two? Why hide stuff about Theodore from him?
Holden mulled over it, then sent orders to keep a close eye on Sadie and Zaydenâs recent activities.
The next day, Devin had a meeting lined up for the new energy project with Ariana, Holden reached the conference room early.
He tried to keep his cool, but his fingers were jittery.
This project was small for BRD Group, but he felt a mix of nerves and excitement.
He was looking forward to finally meeting Ariana face-to-face.
A knock sounded on the door shortly after.
Holden straightened up instinctively, fixing his clothes.
âCome in.
â
The door swung open, but instead of Ariana, a man walked in.
Holden was taken aback, eyebrow raised as he looked at the newcomer.
âI thought Ariana Edwards was spearheading this.
Who are you?â
With thin perspiration gathering on his brow, the assistant faced the intimidating figure in front of him as he entered the room.
He clarified tensely, âMr.
Fredrick, hello.
Iâm Miss Edwardsâs assistant.
Iâm handling this meeting on her behalf.
â
Meeting the Legendary Mr.
Fredrick for the first time, the assistant was already on edge.
The atmosphere in the room didnât help; it was thick with tension.
Holden frowned.
âHer assistant? Why isnât Ariana here?â
The assistant hurriedly explained, âMiss Edwards had some urgent business in Melcorn.
Iâm taking care of all her Eleymond work, and Iâm clued in on the details of this energy project.
You can trust me, Mr.
Fredrick.
â
âShe went to Melcorn?â Holdenâs irritation spiked.
He pressed, âWhy the sudden trip to Melcorn?â
The assistant replied, âItâs her personal matter.
I didnât pry.
â
Holden let it slide, gesturing for the assistant to take a seat, his mood growing restless.
After the meeting, the assistant quickly left.
Holden pulled out his phone and looked at it.
He had sent messages to Ariana, but there were still no answers, and she had not answered his calls.