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    Vincent stood at the door, holding two takeout bags. Katelyn, surprised, greeted him. “Mr. Adams, what brings you here?”


    Vincent replied, “After a day full of online meetings, I was feeling hungry and thought I’d bring some snacks to share. We also need to discuss the castle.” His unusually detailed exnation made Katelyn raise an eyebrow.


    Unaware of the change in his tone, she invited him inside. She knew that Vincent’s work required him to handle matters even from abroad.


    As he calmly surveyed the room, Vincent’s thoughts were elsewhere, preupied with the photo and message from Jaxen. He wondered if Katelyn was considering marrying Bartley, the hotel owner. When had their rtionship started? Why had he missed the signs? Despite his doubts about Jaxen’s integrity, the photo seemed genuine, unedited.


    Katelyn, enticed by the aroma of the food, eximed, “It smells amazing.”


    Vincent, leaning against the wall, replied, “These are local specialties from Yata,” his gaze scanning Katelyn closely. He didn’t believe Katelyn had any romantic feelings for Bartley. If she had agreed to marry him, it would mean Bartley had made an irresistible offer or they had struck some kind of deal.


    With the castle’s inheritance, Katelyn had be Yata’s most sought-after individual.


    Oblivious to Vincent’s watchful eyes, Katelyn focused on the food. As she tasted the dishes, she couldn’t help but dere, “These local specialties are delicious! I’ll have to take some home.”


    Meanwhile, Vincent watched her, his expression shadowed, silently observing.


    Katelyn immediately felt something was off. She turned to Vincent, puzzled. “Mr. Adams, why aren’t you eating?” she asked.


    “I’ve been reflecting on the issues surrounding the castle. It’s a major topic among the locals now,” Vincent responded smoothly. “You must have had many people discussing it with you.”


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    “Potential coborations with you today, right?” Vincent’s voice was calm, but Katelyn noticed a subtle tension in it.


    Katelyn put down her spoon and sighed deeply. “Yes, at least ten, and I expect more tomorrow.” The castle attracted numerous opportunists eager to secure it by any means.


    Vincent nodded knowingly. “Many are after the castle, likely hoping to negotiate a deal with you.”


    His gaze lingered on her, his thoughts shifting momentarily to Katelyn’s current biggest worry: her biological parents. He couldn’t help but wonder if Bartley might try to leverage that.


    “Proposing such trades ismon in business, but one must avoid certain temptations because of the hidden dangers,” he continued. “You mustn’t treat your marriage as a mere bargaining chip.”


    Katelyn sensed something was off today. Vincent, usually calm andposed, seemed more loquacious than usual, his stare unusually intense. His words seemed to carry a deeper implication.


    Tentatively, she asked, “Mr. Adams, what’s wrong? Is something bothering you at work?”


    Vincent’s expression hardened, and his voice lowered with concern. “I’m worried that you might make a decision that jeopardizes your future.”


    Katelyn blinked in surprise, her concern growing. What did Vincent mean by “jeopardizing her future”?


    His words triggered a sudden memory, a shing thought reminding her of something she’d heard before.


    Noticing her confusion, Vincent pulled out his phone, opened a document, and ced it before her. “You’re your own person, but you must be especially careful with decisions about marriage.”


    Katelyn hesitated before reaching for the phone. Her eyes widened in rm as she looked at the document.


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