Chapter 868

Chapter 868:

“If you undermine Miss Herrera’s plans, don’t expect me to intervene on your behalf!”

In reality, they stood at a sufficient distance that Carrie couldn’t possibly have heard their conversation.

Nevertheless, Aliza couldn’t tolerate hearing anyone praise Carrie, even from these hired thugs.

Aliza’s gaze remained fixed on the closed door, as though she possessed the ability to visualize Carrie’s presence in the hallway despite the solid barrier between them.

The restaurant was part of a larger shopping complex rather than a standalone establishment. Its service elevator connected strategically to the hotel located on the upper floors, creating an almost purpose-built route for discreet movement between venues.

It seemed as though fate had orchestrated this opportunity perfectly. One of Carrie’s sponsors maintained a business relationship with Aliza’s father and had mentioned tonight’s contract signing during a recent dinner conversation.

a calculating smile that revealed the malevolence behind

family’s vaunted pride once their cherished princess suffered violation at the hands of hired criminals. She wondered if the Webster family would still welcome such a woman into their household

without a hitch. The sponsors were polite,

her goodbyes, the door to their private room swung open. A waiter stepped in, pushing a small cart stocked with a bottle of

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Carrie, glanced at the cart before turning to her with a

do you

about her father’s age—plump, refined, and exuding an air of quiet authority. Unlike some men in his position, he wasn’t overbearing. If anything, he had been treating Carrie with the kind of warmth usually reserved for family. She had heard

been attentive, placing food on her plate—a small but telling

sitting nearby cast a quick, deferential glance at

If it weren’t for you, we

wines had already been served during dinner, so whatever was being brought out now

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