Selina spoke with a strong, confident voice, a touch of smugness evident in her tone.

“You may not realize it, being outsiders, but some people go their entire lives without ever meeting the king. Yet here you are, directly invited by him. This is a rare opportunity that you won’t want to miss. I can also offer you a substantial amount of premium resources.” Her emphasis on the benefits grew stronger as she continued.

What Selina didn’t know was that just moments ago, Barry had approached them about the TS issue. Vincent’s eyes darkened, a cold spark flickering within them.

Had the royal family already concluded that Katelyn was TS?

Why were they willing to go to such lengths to capture her?

Was it just her hacking skills that interested them? Given the seriousness of the situation, Vincent had to entertain the worst-case scenario.

“Why does the king suddenly want to meet someone like Katelyn?” he asked, his tone direct and urgent.

He needed to understand what it was about Katelyn that had drawn such attention.

The more interest she attracted, the greater the danger she faced.

Selina shrugged, her voice tinged with frustration as she replied, “I’m curious too, but the king’s affairs are beyond my reach.”

Her lips curled into a sly smile as she glanced at Katelyn’s striking features, each one distinctive and captivating.

Helping the king find the princess would surely be the biggest stroke of luck in her life.

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As long as she brought Katelyn to him, her reward would be guaranteed.

A cold flash flickered in Katelyn’s eyes as she responded,

“I already made it clear last time that I’m not interested. My answer is still no.”

Selina wagged her finger playfully, a smug smile lighting up her face.

“But now, I’m negotiating with your boss,” she said, shifting her gaze back to Vincent.

“If you agree, you’ll not only gain all the overseas resources, but I won’t take any share of the profits either. It’s a deal that no one in their right mind would turn down, don’t you think?”

Selina pressed on, her confidence palpable. She leaned in, eagerly awaiting Vincent’s response. As a seasoned businessman, he surely understood how to seize an opportunity. After all, Katelyn was just one of his employees.

Vincent smirked, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

“Sorry, but we’re not interested in this deal,” he replied dismissively.

Selina’s eyes widened in disbelief. Her voice rose unintentionally as she insisted, “Do you even realize what exclusive access to overseas resources could offer? Every piece of jewelry flowing through the international market would eventually belong to the Adams Group. The profits would be enormous!”

She couldn’t wrap her head around it. Even a three-year-old would know which choice to make. With such a significant piece of the market, the Adams Group’s power would grow exponentially, and in a few years, they could even rise to become the top company in the world.

Vincent remained calm as he replied, “I won’t use my people as bargaining chips for profit.”

Even though he didn’t know the exact reason the king wanted to meet Katelyn, he was sure it wasn’t for anything good.

“You!” Selina shot back, her temper nearly boiling over. His stubbornness was just like Katelyn’s from the other day.

“This is my final offer. If you change your mind later, it will be too late!” Selina stated, her voice cutting through the tension.

Vincent kept his face steady. Though he could envision the Adams Group growing after taking over the overseas market, he felt no temptation to budge.

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Selina was mad with rage.

“For someone who runs one of the top three companies in the world, you’re rejecting a deal that any smart businessperson would jump at. If you remain this stubborn, don’t expect to ever tap into the overseas market!” Her tone was laced with anger, clearly delivering a warning.

Vincent remained calm, saying, “Show her out.”

Samuel quickly stepped forward, ready to guide Selina away.

With a polite gesture, he added, “This way, Miss.”

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Katelyn’s eyes were locked on Selina, revealing a swirl of complicated emotions. What was it about her that had caught the royal family’s attention? Had Barry already informed the king about the incident with the detector? But the timeline didn’t add up—Selina had actually approached her long before Barry did.

Just as Selina reached the door, she hesitated and glanced back, reluctance written all over her face.

“You think you’re protecting her, but you don’t realize you’re blocking her from the most important opportunity of her life!” she snapped.

Her final words hit like a punch, leaving both Vincent’s and Katelyn’s eyes wide with shock as the weight of what she said sank deep into their hearts.

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