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    The phone screen lit up with “Selina” as the caller. Katelyn stepped into the hallway before answering. Selina’s voice burst through the phone, filled with excitement.


    “Did you finally get the castle grounds? I’m sending my team over this afternoon to begin development!” Her enthusiasm was unmistakable.


    This was a dream she had been chasing for years, and now it seemed within reach. Katelyn’s grip on the phone tightened as she responded, her voice sharp and cold. “Who told you that?”


    Selina’s voice carried a hint of smugness. “I have my ways. Don’t forget our deal. Let me handle the castle development, and everything I promised will be yours, no questions asked.”


    Katelyn’s expression darkened as conflicting emotions swirled inside her. What had started as a temporary arrangement—using the castle as leverage—had evolved into a strategy to ess the foreign market and uncover the rumored jade pendant hidden beneath the estate. But now, against all odds, Katelyn actually owned the castle.


    She had never cared for the castle itself, nor the fortune said to be buried beneath it. In a firm voice, Katelyn replied, “Your information is wrong. The castle isn’t mine.”


    Selina’s voice shot up in disbelief. “Huh? That’s not possible! Katelyn, are you trying to back out of our deal? I’m warning you—I can make sure you never work in the jewelry industry again!”


    “I already told you, it’s not in my possession. You’ve got the wrong person.” Katelyn’s patience snapped, and she ended the call.


    The phone rang again almost immediately. This time, Katelyn silenced it without a second thought.


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    She knew Selina was using her influence to apply pressure, but Katelyn wasn’t going to give in. There was no way she would give up the castle or the treasure supposedly hidden beneath it.


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    If Katelyn chose to walk away from her partnership with Adams Group, Vincent wouldn’t face any consequences.


    After gathering her thoughts, Katelyn headed back to Addison’s office. Austen had already left. Addison handed her a ss of warm water and spoke calmly, though his words carried a warning.


    “Miss Bailey, you might not realize howplex things are in Yata. The situation is much deeper than it seems. If you hand over the castle, I can promise you it will be destroyed, and the treasure beneath it will fall into the hands of those who have been waiting for years to take it.”


    Katelyn’s fist tightened, and her expression darkened. “Is there no other way?”


    “None that I can think of,” Addison replied with a sigh. “If you want to protect the castle, your only option is to hold onto it. You own the rights. As long as you don’t give permission, no one can touch it.”


    Katelyn gave a tired nod, the weight of the situation pressing heavily on her. “I understand.”


    She left thewyer’s office and returned to her hotel, her heart weighed down by the growing tension. Her injuries no longer required hospital care; they just needed time to heal.


    At the same time, promotional videos and behind-the-scenes footage from Earl Poulos’ funeral were rapidly circting online. Now, everyone knew that the priceless castle was under her ownership.


    A sudden knock at the door snapped her out of her thoughts, followed by a polite voice.


    “Miss Bailey, are you in? I have a business proposition to discuss with you.”


    Katelyn didn’t open the door immediately. She checked the peephole and saw an unfamiliar man standing outside.


    “What do you want? Say it quickly.”


    The man, with a faint smile, introduced himself. “My name is Kyle Miller. I work in real estate. I’m here to discuss the castle. Name your price, and I’ll buy it from you. Or, if you prefer, you can keep the treasure underneath. I’m only interested in thend.”


    Annoyance shed in Katelyn’s eyes. The news had just surfaced, and people were alreadying after her.


    “I’m not interested. Just leave!”


    Kyle’s tone shifted to one of desperation. “If you don’t like my offer, we can talk more. Miss Bailey, this property is incredibly important to me.”


    Feeling fed up, Katelyn called hotel security to have him removed from the premises.


    The rest of the morning was an endless stream of businessmen knocking on her door, each more persistent than thest.


    By the time the doorbell rang again, her patience had worn thin. She threw open the door, frustration clear in her voice. “I said no!”


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