Groupâs building.
Upon parking, Melon eagerly hopped out and stared up at the towering skyscr@per, his neck craning back excitedly until he nearly lost balance.
âWow, itâs so tall!â
Ariana smiled affectionately, steadying the boy while patting his head.
Taking his small hand in hers, she cautioned, âRemember not to run off later.
Stay right by me.
â
Melon obediently nodded as they entered the sleek lobby.
The familiar space stirred memories of Arianaâs first anxious interview here years ago, though it now felt like a lifetime away.
As they ventured further inside, her thoughts meandered to Holden.
Recent unpleasant events had entirely soured Arianaâs opinion of
Sadie, dragging her view of Holden along with it.
She hadnât encountered Holden during her last visit, and she hoped to avoid him today as well.
Facing him would be a challenge, especially considering his fiancéeâs hospitalization because of Sonia.
Since Ariana had no intention of apologizing to Sadie, the prospect of running into Holden now seemed terribly awkward.
The very thought tied knots in her stomach.
Just then, a small crew waving equipment flagged Ariana down as they hurried over.
âYou must be Ms.
Edwards! Weâre your team for the interview today,â they chimed, a prearranged arrangement Sonia had informed her of.
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Ariana recognized the trio from her friendâs workplace and greeted them warmly, while Melon piped up, âHello everyone!â
Instantly charmed by the boyâs manners, they responded, âWhat an absolutely adorable little darling!â They gathered around, engaging in a lively chat with Melon as they all crowded into the elevator.
Upon reaching the bustling studio, Ariana spotted the celebrity she was set to interview, Simms Riley, already present and undergoing makeup application.
Given Simmsâ fame, Ariana approached him politely, attempting to make her introduction.
âHello Mr.
Riley, Iâm Ariana, your interviewer for today.
â
However, Simms remained engrossed in his phone, disregarding her presence.
âI have another event to get to after this, so letâs make it quick,â he muttered distractedly, not even bothering to glance up.