Chapter 884:

Carrie released Camille’s arm and drew Jenesis closer, explaining, “Aunt, the jewelry here is too flashy. I remember Reece gave me a sapphire necklace that would go perfectly with the evening gown you selected for me. I haven’t worn it yet, so I think I’ll go with that tonight.”

Arion pondered for a moment before saying, “Yes, the pieces here are somewhat common. The designs don’t stand out, and the gemstones aren’t exceptional.”

Carrie waved the card in her hand and said, “I just came into a bit of unexpected money, so dinner is on me tonight.”

Arion and Jenesis, misunderstanding Carrie’s mention of “unexpected money” as a reference to a company project, didn’t inquire further and smiled. “We’ll leave it up to you, Carrie. We’re happy to go along with whatever you choose.”

Meanwhile, in an upscale villa in Isonridge, Alethea reclined on the sofa while a servant reported to her.

we met today—one is named Carrie Campbell, newly recognized as an heiress by the Morrison family; the other, Camille Nixon, comes from a modest

eyes narrowed. “Is she the

replied respectfully, “Yes, that’s her. The Morrison family had also sent invitations for her recognition

now. My parents sent an

servant confirmed with

tuned for more

“What heiress? She’s merely a distant cousin, several generations removed. The Morrison family is likely just boosting their public image. I heard she was raised in a small town; any Morrison lineage is probably

Morrison family, whereas Alethea, being an adopted member of the Hinks family, had no real

thoughtfully, the servant said, “Miss Hinks, perhaps it’s best not to involve yourself further. Your parents are here on significant business. Should they learn of any actions

family cherished Alethea but maintained strict control, wary of any missteps from

crossed Alethea’s typically haughty expression. She had heard that her adopted parents were also planning to search for a relative in Isonridge. If they truly found a “real heiress,” as the Morrison

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