Nigel looked at her and said, "I heard a bit about you, Ms. Tate. Word is you just attended the Capitol's Apex Gala as Linny."

Celine smiled and admitted it openly. "That's me."

Nigel had always admired her. A woman so young and already able to hold her ground in the business world was truly a rare gem.

"Ms. Tate, may I ask-what brings you to me today?"

Celine smiled. "Mr. Hampton, I just arrived in the Capitol. I'd like to pay a visit to your estate."

She wanted to go to the Hampton residence with him.

Nigel paused, then chuckled. "You want to visit my home?"

"That's right. I've heard the Hampton residence is quite extravagant. I'd love to see it for myself."

Nigel wasn't sure what she was really up to, but he nodded. "Of course. You're welcome to come home with me."

Celine hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. "Thank you, Mr. Hampton."

Meanwhile, back at the Hampton residence, Carly was pacing around restlessly. Last night, she had tried to trap Celine at the private winery, but the plan failed and she barely escaped being caught.

She'd been on edge the whole night and hadn't slept a wink.

got up early because she knew

overseas.

she held the title of the wealthiest

anxious, pacing in circles as she waited in the living

glanced at the screen and realized it was from

She answered the call.

call me last night, didn't I? Don't do anything unless I

would screw up

didn't want to call you either. Originally, it was a one-and-done job. But now we've

were demanding more

her teeth and lowered her voice. "Fine.

money now. We're not waiting any

dad. He's getting home soon. And listen

all

"But Ms. Hampton..."

maid called out, "Ms. Hampton,

Nigel had returned.

quickly said, "That's it. Gotta

she ended the call, forced a bright smile onto

main doors of the villa opened. Nigel

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