Ashlyn’s confusion deepened, prompting her to ask, “What about Mr. Adams’s engagement cancellation? Did the King agree to it?” Given that the King had summoned Katelyn as well, the engagement cancellation was likely discussed.
Katelyn shook her head once more. “I don’t know. It’s all still unclear to me.”
It was possible the King and Vincent had already settled the matter privately. Yet, without Vincent sharing anything, she was left in the dark. This uncertainty was truly unsettling.
Seeing Katelyn’s troubled expression, Ashlyn tried to offer some reassurance with a smile and said, “Isn’t it actually a relief? If the King has agreed, maybe it’s best to remain unaware of the details and avoid complications. Let Vincent handle the rest.”
She thought Katelyn might be overthinking the situation. Life was already complex enough; overanalyzing could only add to the confusion. There was no real need to dwell on these concerns.
Katelyn paused, struck by a realization. She nodded at Ashlyn and smiled. “What you said makes sense. Do you play video games?”
Ashlyn rolled her eyes playfully in response. “Me, playing games? That would be quite the sight!”
Coming from a wealthy family with strict standards, playing video games was hardly something she’d been encouraged to do.
Katelyn chuckled at her reaction.
However, at that moment, both Katelyn’s and Ashlyn’s phones began to ring simultaneously—they both received a message from Barry. “The selection date for the exclusive jewelry designer is set for the 18th. Please ensure you are on time.”
It was clear that this was a group message sent to all the designers involved.
Ashlyn murmured, “The 18th, that’s the day after tomorrow? They’ve kept us waiting without news while we were here in Yata, and now suddenly it’s all so hurried. What are they planning?”
She reclined on the sofa again, her demeanor one of resignation.
Katelyn observed Ashlyn and offered a reassuring smile, saying, “It sounds like they might be conducting a live test, expecting us to perform on the spot without prior preparation.”
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The timing thus seemed irrelevant, as the tasks would be immediate and on the spot.
Upon hearing Katelyn’s interpretation, Ashlyn felt a sense of relief. The prospect of a live test, which would truly assess their skills, didn’t bother her. The outcome of who would be chosen remained uncertain. Yet, Ashlyn believed that Katelyn had the best chance, given her proven talent.
Just as Ashlyn was about to respond, Katelyn’s phone buzzed again. A message from Austen popped up. “Hades, have you reached Yata? The princess’s condition has worsened significantly.”
Katelyn was momentarily stunned. The whirlwind of recent events had nearly made her forget about the princess’s health issues.
Without delay, Katelyn got up and said to Ashlyn, “I need to go out.”
Before Ashlyn could react, Katelyn had already opened the door and left.
Ashlyn, left behind, looked utterly confused and murmured to herself, “Why does she always have to be so mysterious?”
Katelyn headed straight to the garage, where she quickly applied makeup in the car and donned a mask before responding to Austen’s message.
“Give me the address.”
Austen, who was at the hospital, paused in surprise upon reading the reply. He hadn’t expected Hades to be in Yata already.
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