Chapter 700

Richard had left without a word. From start to finish, he didn’t even spare Jennie a glance.

Jennie’s smile froze. A flush of humiliation burned her face, as though she’d been slapped in front of everyone. The sting of

embarrassment was unbearable.

Just then, Flynn hurried down the stairs, worry written all over his face. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” Jennie replied.

“Thank goodness.” Flynn sighed in relief. Then, with a puzzled look, he asked, “Why did you fall? I barely tugged on you.”

“Dad, it’s my shoes,” Jennie explained. “They’re not very stable, and I lost my balance.”

“That’s my fault. I shouldn’t have pulled you. I’m just glad you’re okay.” Flynn frowned, guilt creeping onto his face. “Come on, let’s leave. We can’t get in anyway. I’ll take you shopping instead.”

As Flynn began walking, Jennie hesitated, her expression conflicted.

“Dad,” she said hesitantly, “it feels like such a waste to leave. Why don’t we try speaking to the shopkeeper? If they know we’re from the Vallgren family, they might let us in.”

Flynn stopped and shook his head. “Absolutely not.”

It was beneath them to ask for favors from other people.

“But Dad,” Jennie protested.

“Let’s go,” Flynn insisted.

further. She followed Flynn reluctantly, trailing behind as they made their way to

as they reached the hotel’s entrance, a sleek luxury car pulled up. Jennie

young woman dressed casually in a white sweater and slim–fit jeans. Despite her simple outfit, the girl exuded elegance,

commanding attention without effort. She looked like she belonged

She felt someone’s gaze on her and

Jennie quickly composed herself, offering a sweet, innocent

following closely

Kelley, please be

serious. “I appreciate your concern, but don’t let it show. We can’t afford to

sharp reminder that any visible weakness could become a target for those with

more careful,”

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calmly, stepping

the entrance, but a voice called out behind

“Are you here for the Treasure Appraisal Conference? My name is Jennie Vallgren.

respond right away. Her

tone leaving no

looked taken aback.

at Jennie.

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eyes welled with tears. She stammered out an apology, her voice trembling. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean

a nearby guest, a rich

aren’t you being a bit harsh? Is this how the Kelley family treats people? You act like

swept over him as if he wasn’t

She raised her chin, a sly smile on her lips. “Mr. Murray, it’s amusing to hear you talk about behavior. Did you inherit that habit

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