Castle mentioned the IPO approval and praised The Chronos Gallery for its incredible work, noting how well-received it was in the industry.


    By the end of the conference, The Chronos Gallery had skyrocketed to be the most anticipated fantasy game among enthusiasts.


    As she and Scott Quigley''s team were leaving the convention center, Castle''s secretary was waiting for them at the entrance.


    Noreen saw him, gave Scott a few instructions, and walked over. "Is Mr. Joyner looking for me?"


    "Yes, Ms. Gilmore. Mr. Joyner has booked a restaurant and would like to invite you for dinner."


    Noreen got into the secretary''s car.


    As soon as she arrived at the restaurant, Katy spotted her and waved excitedly from their table.


    "I was nning to visit Katy at your family''s home soon. When your secretary was waiting, I guessed she was with you," Noreen said as she sat down, gently stroking Katy''s head before turning to Castle.


    "I told her you were in town, and she insisted on seeing you," Castle said with a mix of helplessness and affection.


    Katy pulled a trophy and a certificate from her bag, proudly showing them to Noreen.


    "Wow, Katy, you''re amazing! First ce in the individual software category at The National Youth Coding Invitational!"


    Noreen was genuinely impressed. While not aputer science major herself, she had researched the industry extensively for InnoCore and had learned about the country''s toppetitions from Carman Holt. The National Youth Coding Invitational was one of the most prestigious.


    And Katy was only eight years old!


    "She really has a talent for it, so I''ve hired a professional tutor for her. She''s progressing quickly, and her psychological issues have improved as well," Castle told Noreen, updating her on Katy''s progress.


    "No wonder she looks so vibrant now."


    She waspletely different from the first time they met. There was a light in her eyes now.


    The dinner atmosphere was light and pleasant until a finely dressed young woman walked up to their table.


    As Noreen looked up in confusion, Katy shrank behind her, gripping her arm tightly.


    "Brother-inw, you rejected my invitation just to have dinner with this woman?" the woman demanded, her voice sharp and shrill.


    Katy flinched, cowering even more.


    Castle didn''t even look at the


    neer. His face hardened as he elegantly wiped his mouth with a napkin.Only then did he speak his tone t. "Why haven''t you gone back yet?"


    "I don''t want to go back! I''m staying in Glenhaven City!"


    Castle simply picked up his phone and made a call.


    The woman''s expression changed instantly. Finally, she stormed off in a huff.


    Only then did Noreen soothe Katy. "It''s okay, she''s gone."


    But Katy''s eyes were still filled with fear. It was clear she was terrified of that


    woman.


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    "I apologize for the scene," Castle said, looking slightly ufortable. She is myte wifes younger sister She was spoiled growing up and has a very entitled, rude personality."


    "It''s fine." Noreen wasn''t bothered by the woman''s rudeness towards ker; she was more concerned about Katy She had a feeling there was reason k?ty was so afraid of her aunt.


    But it was Castle''s family business, so Noreen didn''t pry.


    After dinner, she said her goodbyes to Castle and left. He arranged for a driver to take her to the airport, where she met up with Scott and the others.


    By the time theynded in Rivercrest City, it was already past ten at night.


    Noreen was on the phone with Sophia Cole, asking which level she had parked the


    car on, when she saw a familiar figure hurrying toward the arrivals gate.


    It was Dn.


    Noreen was puzzled. She was about to call out to him when a woman ran out from the gate and threw herself into his arms.