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.

reluctantly, trailing behind as they made their way

hotel’s entrance, a sleek luxury car pulled up. Jennie

stepped a young woman dressed casually in a white sweater and slim–fit jeans. Despite her simple outfit,

without effort. She looked

She felt someone’s gaze on her and turned, locking

herself,

resumed walking, June following closely behind. June

Kelley, please be careful,” June said

and looked at June, her expression serious. “I appreciate your concern, but don’t let it show. We can’t afford to let anyone notice anything unusual about

a sharp reminder that any visible weakness could become a

I’ll be more

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replied calmly, stepping onto

entrance, but a voice called out behind

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

away. Her expression remained cool and

her tone leaving

taken

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

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her voice trembling. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you.

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

Kelley family treats people? You act like you own Treasure Tower. You

calm gaze swept over him as if he

a sly smile on her lips. “Mr. Murray, it’s amusing to hear you talk about

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