Even though Vincent wasn’t looking at Katelyn, he felt her gaze and swallowed involuntarily. He sighed softly and said, “Don’t you realize how appealing you are? If you keep staring at me, you might end up staying with me tonight.”

Katelyn was stunned. Once she grasped what Vincent meant, her cheeks turned red. She quickly turned to gaze out the window and murmured, “Stop saying such things!”

Vincent’s lips formed a smile, and a spark of amusement lit up his usually cold eyes.

The car was filled with a subtle atmosphere, softening even the chill of the night air.

Katelyn cleared her throat, calming the tension, and whispered, “I asked Austen to look into who my real parents are. He’s from around here, so he should be quicker.”

Vincent hesitated for a moment, then nodded. “That makes sense.”

After all, the Adams family had recently begun making strategic moves, and he had limited resources to devote to other matters. Everything they had been working toward was finally coming to fruition. The final moment was approaching.

Their car drove through the night, with the first signs of dawn already appearing in the east.

The next morning, Katelyn woke up early to prepare. Today was the selection day for the exclusive jewelry designer. She and Ashlyn arrived well ahead of schedule at the venue specified by the royal family. The location was sparsely populated at this early hour.

However, due to the large scale of the event, it was not held at the palace but at a separate venue. The selection process would even be broadcast live, underscoring its significance.

As Katelyn and Ashlyn sat down, they noticed a crowd approaching from the distance, which quickly became the focal point for all the gathered journalists.

Today, Ryanna had chosen to wear a long beige dress, complemented by a thin coat that accentuated her elegance and nobility. A white veil hat partially obscured her face, adding an air of mysterious allure. Standing beside Ryanna was Annie, whom Katelyn hadn’t seen in a while. When Annie’s gaze landed on Katelyn, intense hatred flared in her eyes, as though she were ready to lash out violently.

Ashlyn, noticing the animosity, turned to Katelyn with a curious expression and asked, “Why does she seem to hate you so much? What happened between you two?”

Ashlyn often found the people around Ryanna strange, their thinking not quite aligned with the norm. With a sigh, she braced herself, anticipating that the day might unfold with challenges. All she wanted was to focus on her professional goals, but such stability seemed elusive.

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Katelyn offered a smile tinged with cold detachment and murmured, “Just an ungrateful fool.”

The events in Granville still lingered in Katelyn’s mind. Despite everything, she had merely sent Annie back to Yata.

“She better lay low. Otherwise, even in Yata, she won’t have an easy time!”

Ashlyn’s eyes lit up with amusement upon hearing Katelyn’s words, prompting Katelyn to ask in bewilderment, “What’s so funny?”

Ashlyn’s grin widened as she leaned in and whispered into Katelyn’s ear, “You seem different lately, more assertive. I must admit, I’m quite fond of this new side of you.”

Previously, Katelyn had been more reserved, but now she displayed a sharper edge, which would serve her well in Yata.

Understanding Ashlyn’s implication, Katelyn’s smile grew more prominent. Their shared laughter brought a lightness between them.

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