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    Given the Earl’s prestigious family background and considerable influence, he might even overshadow the Williams family. Yet, he extended such a generous offer to Katelyn, despite her being essentially aplete stranger to him.


    Although Katelyn inly refused his offer, Earl Poulos remained steadfast.


    A sense of unease settled over her, as she suspected there might be a grand scheme behind his generosity. She hesitated for a moment before speaking her mind.


    “I appreciate your kindness, My Lord, but I must decline,” Katelyn said.


    “There’s no need to overthink it. Simply ept it as a wee gesture from me,” Earl Poulos replied, his smile unwavering as he gazed at Katelyn, as if she were a cherished younger rtive. “If you encounter any trouble in Yata, do not hesitate to ask for my help,” he added.


    Katelyn found herself struggling to find the right words. She wasn’t sure how to persuade him to change his mind. However, she understood that while Earl Poulos had offered her considerable influence, she was under no obligation to use his connections for her own purposes.


    She still had no interest in owing favors to anyone.


    After a moment, Vincent rose from his seat.


    “My Lord, we have business matters scheduledter that require our attention, so we will take our leave,” he stated.


    Katelyn stood up as well, ready to depart.


    The Earl nodded in agreement. “Very well. I won’t keep you any longer. Still, I hope you find some time to visit an old man like me,” he said with a wistful smile.


    Vincent gave him a silent nod of farewell and walked out with Katelyn by his side.


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    During the drive back, neither of them spoke. An uneasy silence filled the car as they both pondered Earl Poulos’ peculiar behavior.


    Eventually, Vincent broke the silence and turned his attention to Katelyn. He nced at her face, noticing how her delicate features seemed even more striking than he remembered. She was more captivating than any portrait he had ever seen.


    Her eyes were deep and captivating, drawing attention with their intense gaze. She was truly remarkable, leaving an impression on anyone who looked at her.


    Vincent’s stare lingered, and Katelyn asked, “Is something wrong, Mr. Adams? Do I have something on my face?”


    Vincent considered her question for a moment before responding. “Did you notice how unusual Selina’s reaction was the other day? And now Earl Poulos…”


    Vincent paused, taking a moment to think back on their expressions, carefully choosing his words.


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    Katelyn understood what he meant, and she felt a jolt of surprise.


    “You think they might know someone who looks like me? Maybe someone rted to me by blood?” Her heart began to race as she spoke.


    If that were the case, Earl Poulos’ behavior today—granting her influence and wanting to make her his honorary daughter—suddenly made sense.


    But if he realized this, why didn’t he just talk to her about it?


    Katelyn had never expected a business trip to Yata to uncover clues about her parents.


    Vincent noticed the glimmer of hope in Katelyn’s eyes. Every child separated from their parents dreams of finding them again.


    Katelyn had never openly expressed that desire, but it was clear she had thought about it often.


    While he didn’t want to dampen that hope, Vincent also wanted to keep expectations realistic. He furrowed his brow and said, “This is just a theory at this point. We should gather more information when we visit Earl Poulos’ castle again.”


    Katelyn listened carefully and gave a determined nod, her fingers curling tightly into fists.


    If her parents were somehow connected to Earl Poulos and Selina, then they might hold a significant ce in Yata’s upper society. Pursuing this lead could finally reveal something about her past.


    Soon, their car arrived at the hotel. Vincent had already instructed Samuel to secure new amodations.


    The elevator soon reached the top floor.


    When Katelyn and Vincent stepped out, his phone began to ring insistently, disying Samuel’s name on the screen.


    Vincent picked up the call as soon as he answered. Samuel’s voice came through, crackling with restrained excitement.


    “Mr. Adams, we’ve uncovered something about TS. The most recent sighting was right here, at the hotel where you’re currently staying.”


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