?<strong>Chapter 884:</strong>


    Carrie released Camille’s arm and drew Jenesis closer, exining, “Aunt, the jewelry here is too shy. I remember Reece gave me a sapphire ne 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 somewhatmon. 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 apany 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 vi in Isonridge, Alethea reclined on the sofa while a servant reported to her.


    “Miss Hinks, regarding the two women we met today—one is named Carrie Campbell, newly recognized as an heiress by the Morrison family; the other, Camille Nixon,es from a modest family in Orkset.”


    “Carrie Campbell?” Alethea’s eyes narrowed. “Is she the one who tricked me out of ten million?”


    The servant replied respectfully, “Yes, that’s her. The Morrison family had also sent invitations for her recognition event to your parents, but they were overseas and couldn’t attend.”


    “I recall now. My parents sent an antique ornament as a gift,” Alethea said.


    The servant confirmed with a nod. “Exactly.”


    Alethea stood up abruptly and sneered, “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 long gone.”


    The servant began sweating nervously. Despite Alethea’s disparagement, Carrie was a legitimate heiress of the Morrison family, whereas Alethea, being an adopted member of the Hinks family, had no real ground to criticize.


    Pausing 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 you take…”


    He left his warning unfinished, hinting at the potential consequences. The Hinks family cherished Alethea but maintained strict control, wary of any missteps from someone not of their bloodline.


    A fleeting look of concern crossed Alethea’s typically haughty expression. She had heard that her adopted parents were also nning to search for a rtive in Isonridge. If they truly found a “real heiress,” as the Morrison family imed, her position could be at risk.


    Her hatred for these so-called lost “real heiresses” was evident. In her view, since they had been absent, they were not destined for a luxurious lifestyle and should remain in their ordinary existence, rather than disturbing the established order.


    Her expression turned cold as she dismissed the thought of dealing with Carrie. Her immediate priority was to identify and confront this mysterious rtive before her parents could. She was determined to ensure they never posed a threat to her status. If it turned out to be a contemporary of hers, Alethea resolved to eliminate them entirely.


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