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    Ellie sensed something was off and looked up.


    There was Carole, a short distance away, staring at her with open disdain.


    “What’s the matter?”


    Kaiden saw the cold expression on Ellie’s face.


    Still watching Carole, Ellie replied, “Carole’s here.”


    The mention of Carole always stirred tension between Ellie and Kaiden. Kaiden remained silent for a while. Then, Ellie nced back at the screen and asked, “Why aren’t you saying anything?”


    “What would you like me to say?”


    Kaiden, if he had browsed the web more often, could have found the perfect term for it, a tricky question.


    “Do you want to see her? She’s not too far from me. I could angle my camera towards her,” Ellie quipped.


    “She’s not my wife. Why would I want to look at her?” Kaiden, feeling a mix of amusement and resignation, said, “If you’re not interested in seeing her, feel free to leave.”


    That was exactly what Ellie was nning to do.


    However, Carole had other ideas.


    She started walking towards Ellie.


    As Carole neared, her path was suddenly blocked by two men donning waiter uniforms. However, their stance and demeanor instantly gave them away as professional bodyguards rather than mere staff, effectively preventing Carole from getting any closer to Ellie.


    The sharpness in their posture and the alertness in their eyes made it clear they were well-trained for protection duties.


    Catching the confusion in Ellie’s gaze, one of the bodyguards stepped forward to rify.


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    “Ma’am, we’ve been instructed by Mr. Lambert to ensure your safety,” Glenn had explicitly ordered them to keep Carole at a distance from Ellie.


    “I need to end this call,” Ellie abruptly announced. She promptly disconnected the video call with Kaiden, preferring to shield him from witnessing any potential altercation with Carole.


    Upon overhearing Ellie’s words, Carole pieced together that she had been on the phone with Kaiden.


    And these bodyguards were deployed by Glenn!


    Although it wasmon knowledge within the Lambert family regarding her identity, the apparent mistrust and precaution taken against her were unexpected and disheartening.


    Carole’s fury escted, her voice dripping with sarcasm.


    “Ellie, are you that scared of me?”


    Ellie, undeterred, responded with a light chuckle, “You know, you could always hire bodyguards too.”


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