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.

sighed but didn’t push further. She followed Flynn reluctantly, trailing behind as they made their way to

the hotel’s entrance, a sleek luxury car pulled up. Jennie stopped in her tracks, curiosity

door opened, and out stepped a young woman dressed casually in a white sweater

aura was magnetic, commanding attention without effort. She looked like she belonged to

stairs, Tiffany paused. She felt someone’s gaze on her

composed herself, offering a sweet, innocent

resumed walking, June following closely behind. June reached out instinctively, helping her

Kelley, please be

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

reminder that any visible weakness could become

more careful,” June said, bowing her

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replied calmly, stepping onto the

entrance, but a voice called out behind

ran after them, slightly out of breath. “Excuse me,” she said politely. “Are you here for the Treasure Appraisal Conference? My name is Jennie Vallgren.

right away. Her expression remained

her tone leaving no

taken aback.

was icy as she looked down at Jennie. “I’ve already said no. Do I need to repeat

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stammered out an apology, her voice trembling. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to

nearby

a bit harsh? Is this how the Kelley family treats people? You act like you own Treasure Tower. You don’t

swept over him as

wasn’t as composed. She raised her chin, a sly smile on her lips. “Mr. Murray, it’s amusing to hear you

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