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.

Flynn reluctantly, trailing behind

luxury car pulled up. Jennie stopped in her

white sweater and slim–fit jeans. Despite her simple outfit, the girl exuded elegance,

commanding attention without effort. She looked like she

paused. She felt someone’s

herself, offering a sweet, innocent

barely reacted. She glanced away indifferently and resumed walking, June following closely behind. June reached out

please be careful,”

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

chill running down her spine. Tiffany’s words were a sharp reminder that any visible weakness could become a target for

be more careful,” June said, bowing her

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stepping onto

two continued toward the entrance, but

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

right away. Her expression remained

tone leaving no room for

looked taken aback.

looked down at Jennie. “I’ve already said no. Do I

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She stammered out an apology, her voice trembling. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I’m sorry. Please forgive

pitiful expression drew attention, and a nearby guest, a rich young man, stepped

Kelley family treats people? You act like you own Treasure Tower. You don’t have the

gaze swept over him as if he

on her lips. “Mr. Murray, it’s amusing to hear you

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