Katelyn smiled and responded, “Well, that’s good to hear.”

Suddenly remembering Austen’s recent investigations, Katelyn said, “Alfy, there’s something I need you to look into for me.”

At the mention of a task, Alfy’s interest was immediately piqued. Eagerly, she responded, “What do you need, Katelyn? Just tell me.”

Katelyn looked around cautiously, and after ensuring she was alone, she whispered, “Keep this confidential. Don’t share it with anyone.”

Alfy nodded vigorously. “Got it.” She even rose to check that the door was securely shut.

Once satisfied, Alfy reassured her, saying, “Go ahead, Katelyn.”

Katelyn instructed, “I need you to dig into the Ruiz family in Yata. Send everything to me directly and securely, perhaps even encrypt it, okay?”

Alfy grasped the gravity of the request. She nodded earnestly. “I understand, Katelyn. I’ll send the information directly to you. Just wait for it.”

While Katelyn had also involved Austen in this investigation, Alfy’s expertise in digital research was superior. Additionally, this matter pertained to Yata. Alfy, having been raised in Yata, possessed deeper local insights and could likely gather information quicker than Austen.

Katelyn responded, “That’s all for now. Contact me as soon as you find something.”

Following their brief conversation, they ended the call.

Katelyn then walked to the garage, entered her car, and drove back to the hotel. Once she arrived at the secluded hotel garage and ensured she wasn’t followed, she took off her disguise. After double-checking for any onlookers, she exited her car and made her way to her room. However, as she arrived on her floor and exited the elevator, she encountered an unexpected figure.

Katelyn’s expression hardened as she coldly commanded, “Move aside.” It was Fiona, whom Katelyn hadn’t encountered since their last competition.

Fiona wore a white long dress, its hem adorned with feathers, giving her an elegant and opulent appearance. She faced Katelyn without moving aside, instead extracting an invitation from her purse and offering it to Katelyn.

“You’ve been in Yata for quite some time. It’s only proper I offer you a meal. Join me at my home tomorrow night for a banquet.”

Katelyn looked at Fiona with disdain. Holding the invitation, she retorted sarcastically, “Why would you think I’d attend?”

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Given their past and Fiona’s actions, Katelyn was intent on maintaining her distance. She had no interest in attending a banquet thrown by Fiona. She just found Fiona’s actions strange and foolish.

Choosing to disregard Fiona, and seeing that she wasn’t moving, Katelyn opted to walk around her and proceed.

Fiona watched Katelyn try to leave, her irritation evident. She blurted out, “Katelyn, don’t be so proud. I’m offering you a chance to network! Without connections in Yata, you’ll find it hard to succeed.”

The people of Yata were remarkably united, with the nobles standing out in particular. They remained closely knit as a group, bound by their shared exclusion of outsiders. If any of them were to reject Katelyn, her life in Yata would become incredibly difficult.

Although Fiona would relish seeing Katelyn struggle, she voiced these words to lure Katelyn to her event.

Katelyn paused.

Fiona was delighted, sensing that her words had persuaded Katelyn.

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