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    A grin tugged at Christina’s lips. “Hate to disappoint you, but I do have every right to hold my head high.”


    Robin’s scowl deepened as he studied her. She seemedpletely unaware of just how dangerous it was to cross the Glyns. He wondered how someone could be so foolish.


    Robin shot her a sharp look. “Want to know what the Glyn family really excels at? Underhanded schemes, ruthless moves, and ying dirty from the shadows. Even if I try to watch your back, they might pull something when you least expect it.”


    Concern etched deep lines across his forehead. “You might handle yourself in a fight, but sheer numbers and heavy firepower will always tip the scales. It’s never the obvious enemy that gets you—it’s the one hiding where you can’t see.”


    Augh escaped Christina as she gave his shoulder a friendly pat. “Don’t worry about me. They won’t stand a chance.”


    Robin rolled his eyes in exasperation. “Sure, keep talking big. Just promise me if you’re ever in real danger, reach out to me first. Until my grandpa’s birthday banquet, I’ll bail you out. After that, you’re on your own.”


    Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked away.


    Later that day, Christina’s phone buzzed with a message from Robin, instructing her to meet at a specific location.


    She followed his instructions, only to be greeted by two massive bodyguards looming by the entrance. One stepped forward and addressed her formally, “Miss Jones, Mr. Miller sent us. We’ll be protecting you until the banquet.”


    At first, Christina considered dismissing them, but then a thought made her pause. It looked like that stubborn Robin actually had a soft spot after all. She decided to ept his gesture and let them stay.


    A few days slipped by before Christina made her entrance at the Miller family’s estate, dressed to stun in a pristine white gown for Kurt’s birthday celebration. At the front, an attendant stood ready, epting each guest’s gift and ushering them inside.


    Yvonne stepped into the grand entryway and immediately noted Christina, who stood out among the crowd, radiant and impossible to miss. She was mildly surprised by Christina’s presence at Kurt’s birthday banquet.


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    The sight of Christina turning heads in that gorgeous dress made Yvonne’s jealousy twist inside her. None of the other high-societydies at the banquet could hold a candle to Christina.


    With envy flickering in her gaze, Yvonne marched straight toward Christina. “Christina, what brings you here tonight?” she asked, her voice sugar-sweet but her eyes cold.


    Christina regarded her coldly. “I see you’re here. Why shouldn’t I be?”


    “That’s not what I meant,” Yvonne responded, forcing a wider fake smile. “Did you actually receive an invitation from the Miller family? Or did someone bring you along?”


    Yvonne’s eyes darted around, scanning the crowd. None of the people nearby seemed toe with Christina. Was Christina really invited by the Millers? But that couldn’t be. Everyone knew Christina was nothing more than her family’s foster daughter. She had only managed to get in because of a friend who vouched for her at the entrance. Someone like Christina, with no status and not a single powerful connection, shouldn’t have made it onto the Millers’ guest list for Kurt’s big night.


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