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    Nina’s sight blurred with dark spots, and her legs wobbled uncontrobly. She had never been so humiliated while overseas before, and now, with so many people staring, the shame overwhelmed her.


    If Karson upstairs learned about this, how could she even think of going back abroad?


    The more the thoughts raced through her mind, the heavier her chest became, until tears brimmed in her eyes, burning with bitterness. No matter how hard she tried to hold them back, the tears spilled over.


    Right there in front of the crowd, Ste had actually made her break down.


    And now, no one even cared anymore if her dress was real or a knockoff.


    Without looking back at Nina even once, Ste acted like she was dismissing a minor irritation.


    She gave a small nod, then calmly turned and walked confidently through the banquet hall, making her way straight toward the exit.


    She had arrived with Lance and, having already greeted Karson, she saw no reason to stick around any further.


    A cool night breeze swept in, instantly breaking the heavy tension that had filled the room.


    Outside, Ste inhaled deeply, trying to push down the anger and exhaustion from everything she’d been through. Throwing that te of sauce at Nina had felt good in the moment, but she knew she’d burned every bridge with the Carters. Nina wouldn’t forget it, and if Karson found out she’d humiliated his granddaughter, he’d likely make her pay too.


    For now, Ste pushed those worries aside and headed for the parking lot. She clicked the unlock button, slid into the driver’s seat, and turned the key, but the engine didn’t roar to life. Instead, she heard a sharp clicking noise.


    She tried once more, but the car just coughed weakly a few times and then diedpletely.


    The dashboard’s battery light blinked faintly several times, then went out.


    A wave of helplessness washed over her. The car had worked fine on the way in, so why now, of all times, did it decide to break down?


    Closing her eyes, she pressed her forehead to the chilly steering wheel. Today was definitely one of those days where everything that could go wrong, did.


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    The car was a rental from Briset. If it stayed stranded here, she’d face extra fees, and if the rentalpany found out it had broken down, the charges would only pile up.


    Pulling out her phone, she got ready to call a tow truck.


    Suddenly, bright headlights appeared from a distance, and a sleek ck Rolls-Royce smoothly parked nearby. When the door opened, a tall, powerful figure stepped out,manding attention in the quiet night.


    Ste’s heart fluttered with surprise when she saw William, then dropped heavily.


    Without thinking, she gripped her phone tighter, confused about why he had shown up right now.


    William saw her too. He hesitated briefly, then walked toward her.


    The steady click of his shoes echoed, each step sending a jolt of tension through Ste.


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