?<strong>Chapter 885:</strong>


    At the Herrera family residence, Aliza sat at the dining table, showing little interest in her meal and aimlessly picking at her food.


    Kathleen set her fork down, nced at Kristopher, and turned to Aliza with a frown. “Aliza, what are you doing? You know better than to behave like this at the table. Haven’t you remembered the manners we taught you?”


    With frustration, Aliza let her fork drop loudly onto her te and eximed, “This city is so dull. I can’t find anyone interesting to spend time with.”


    Kathleen picked up a shrimp, ced it onto her daughter’s te, and responded in a soothing tone, “Times have changed. It’s easy to find new friends now. If you’re feeling isted in Isonridge, why not look elsewhere? The Hinks family from Egoshire is visiting soon. They have a daughter; maybe you could befriend her.”


    Kathleen had initially intended to mention that the Hinks family was wealthier than many in Isonridge, but she held back with a side nce at Kristopher. The Hinks family, originally from Pinecrest where they owned casinos, had relocated to Egoshire. There, they expanded into diverse industries, growing their wealth substantially through partnerships with international financial groups.


    In contrast, the Herrera family’s ventures were in newer markets. The Hinks family, who prioritized quick profits over legacy or status, could be particrly useful allies.


    Kristopher appeared uninterested in the conversation and continued eating silently.


    After a moment, Aliza turned to Kristopher and asked, “Have you ever worked with the Hinks family, Kristopher? Do you know their daughter?”


    Kristopher finished his bite, looked at Aliza calmly, and replied, “I haven’t coborated with them. I’ve heard their daughter is adopted. The Hinks don’t have biological children.”


    Aliza frowned slightly and said, “Adopted, huh? It’s hard to say where she reallyes from then.”


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    Kristopher paused, gave no reply, and kept his gaze down as he continued eating, his expression unreadable.


    Kathleen noticed the tension, gently tapping Aliza’s hand and giving her a subtle wink to stop her from speaking further.


    Elsewhere, Carrie, Arion, Jenesis, and Camille had just finished dining and were leaving the restaurant in high spirits.


    As they approached the parking lot, Arion addressed Jenesis. “Aunt, can you take Carrie and Camille back? I need to handle something and must leave now.”


    Jenesis looked concerned and asked, “What’s more important than spending time with Carrie right now?”


    Arion exined, “Dad mentioned that the Hinks family from Egoshire is in town. They’re visiting the Music Association today, and he wants me to host them.”


    Carrie, curious, asked, “Are they musicians?”


    Arion chuckled dismissively. “Musicians? No, they’re just wealthy neers. Not sure why they’re interested in the Music Association.”


    “Arion, stop talking nonsense,” Aunt Jenesis said, giving him a light p. She then turned to Carrie and exined, “It’s a wealthy family. Their visible assets rank in the top ten in Mothor.”


    Camille caught on quickly. “Visible assets?”


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