Chapter 647:

A private detective crouched in the shadows, lowering his camera as a sly grin tugged at his lips. The intimate photos of Carrie and Arion on the memory card in his hand were worth a fortune—perfect leverage for Aliza.

After the auditions wrapped up for the evening, Camille took the newcomers back to the hotel.

Arion had been called away by the Music Association for an impromptu performance, while Reece, working late as usual, had called Daxton to pick up Carrie.

The Morrison family had taken an instant liking to Daxton and often tried to nudge the two closer together. Daxton decided to take Carrie to a newly opened private restaurant that boasted authentic Orkset cuisine. The owner, a native of Orkset, had already built a reputation for the richness of the flavors.

As they approached the elevator, the clinking of laughter caught Carrie’s attention. A group of young women, their voices high and animated, walked toward them. At the edge of the group was Aliza, her smile faltering the instant she caught sight of Carrie.

the group. The women were all strikingly beautiful, clad in luxury from head to toe. From their designer dresses to the

model from a luxury brand—stood out starkly against the exclusivity surrounding her. She trailed at the

eyes on Carrie, her smile faltered, freezing in place as she came to an

at the front. Marina was the daughter of the head of the Webster family and had recently returned from studying abroad in Izrosa. She was a name whispered often in social circles, rumored to be the most likely candidate for Reece’s hand. Marina had always

had no place among these women. Her tenuous connection to them existed solely because she claimed knowledge of Reece’s girlfriend. She would not dare provoke the Morrison family herself, but she knew others might seize the opportunity, using it as a

abruptly, turning back with a flash of annoyance. “Aliza, why are you lagging behind? If you

soft but tinged with curiosity as he noticed Carrie’s gaze

averted her eyes, her expression composed and calm. “No,”

if weighing her response, but decided against probing further. Instead, he gestured toward

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