Upon hearing Holdenâs words, Arianaâs mind wandered back to the recent incident.
She couldnât retort.
After a pause, Holden added, âMy bodyguards will accompany you discreetly; they wonât disrupt your daily activities in any way.
â
Ariana replied, âIâm not convinced itâs needed.
â Given her lack of experience with bodyguards, the thought of constant surveillance made her feel uneasy.
His gaze unwavering, Holden said firmly, âItâs a necessity.
I canât risk anything happening to you.
â
Ariana hesitated before choosing to stay quiet.
Observing her reluctance, Holden made a concerted effort to persuade her, eventually winning her over with a nod of agreement.
Outside the dessert shop, they composed themselves before pushing open the door and entering.
Spotting them, Melon rushed over excitedly and wrapped himself around Arianaâs legs.
Holding up a folded piece of paper, he exclaimed, âMommy, look at this! Isnât the origami I made with Adele beautiful?â
âYeah, youâve done a great job!â Ariana complimented him with a smile, patting Melonâs head affectionately.
Melonâs kindergarten would host a party to showcase the childrenâs handicrafts soon.
Pleased with Arianaâs approval, Melon looked happily at Ariana and Holden, asking eagerly, âWill you both come to the party?â
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Holden and Ariana shared a glance and said, âOf course.
â
âAwesome!â Melon skipped joyfully to Adele and asked eagerly, âAre you coming to the party, too, Adele?â
Munching on biscuits with her hands, Adele nodded and whispered softly, âYes.
â
With several days passing without any communication from Holden.
Sadieâs anxiety grew.
Determined, she dressed impeccably and made her way to the BRD Group to see Holden.
Upon entering the BRD Group lobby, Sadie was halted before she could reach the elevator.
The receptionist, looking polite, informed her, âI apologize, but without an appointment, you cannot proceed upstairs.
â
Sadieâs 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, âDonât you recognize me? Iâm Sadie Pierre, Holdenâs fiancée.
I need to see him.
â
The receptionist responded resignedly, âI know who you are, Miss Pierre, but Mr.
Fredrick is currently unavailable to meet any visitor as heâs occupied with urgent matters.
â
âVisitor? Iâm more than just a visitor!â Sadie exclaimed, her frustration escalating.
âIâm the mother of his child! Weâre family!â
Trying to bypass reception, Sadie was promptly halted.
The receptionist said, âApologies, Miss Pierre, but Mr.
Fredrick is currently unavailable to see anyone.
â
Raising her voice, Sadie said, âIâm not just anyone! I want to see Adele! I need to see my daughter!â
Recognizing Sadieâs determination and being mindful of her pregnancy, the receptionist refrained from pressing further and promptly summoned Devin to address the matter.