Chapter 22


In the past few years, business had been rough. Her dad's company had been bleeding money year after year, and now they were banking on her marrying into the Reynolds family, hoping the Reynolds Group would throw them a lifeline.

When Kate laid eyes on the car, she couldn't hide her excitement. She walked up to it, running her hands over it repeatedly like someone who'd never seen anything like it before.

"Hey, Shawn, can you take a picture of me?" she asked.

Kate stood by the car, using the window as a makeshift mirror to tidy her hair. The windows were tinted so Allison could see through them, but Kate and Shawn couldn't.

From the driver's seat, Allison watched Kate, much like someone might watch a monkey at the zoo.

Just as Kate was lost in her reflection, Allison rolled down the window, meeting Kate's gaze.

"Hey there," Allison greeted with a sweet smile.

you doing here?" She looked as if she'd just seen a ghost. Right then, Shawn strolled over to the car. Spotting Allison inside, he frowned.

Kate slipped into a smug, mocking demeanor. "Allison, did you really rent this car just to snap some pics? Renting a luxury ride like this isn't exactly cheap. A single photo must set you back

barely hidden. "Allison, seriously? You're renting this just for

"Yeah, Allison, we all know what you make. Even if you post those pics online, people will just call you out for being vain. What's

amused. "You seem to know a lot. Have

smile wavered, her face

be

car, but he told her the family was strapped for cash and advised her not to try to keep up with others. Frustrated and determined to

that memory, Kate's earlier embarrassment somehow faded, and she felt oddly relieved. After all, she had rented a Lamborghini,

rented a car before, she'd never admit it in

exuding confidence. "I don't need to rent a car. When I was abroad, I

I've never seen

of it. Those flashy sports cars aren't really for girls. I recently switched to a Panamera. I'll bring it by for you to take some pics, no

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