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    Elena remained calm andposed, watching as Karen advanced, her hand slightly raised in anticipation. Before Karen could get any closer, Javier stepped in, blocking her with an outstretched arm.


    Karen, furious, snapped, “Javier, move! That card belongs to the Spencer family. What right does an outsider have to use it? I need to take it back today!”


    Javier stood his ground. “That’s not a Spencer family card. What are you talking about?”


    The controversial ck card had actually been given to Elena by Jeffry. During a visit from the Morgan siblings, they had all yed a card game, with Javier also participating. Jeffry had wagered the ck card, and Elena won it fair and square.


    Not only Javier, but Evelyn and Matias had also witnessed it happen. Despite everyone’s rification, Karen stubbornly insisted it was Wesley’s card, ignoring the truth.


    A ck card with no spending limit was a key to unlimited wealth, and Karen’s desire for it was unmistakable. Yet it remained just out of reach, firmly in Elena’s possession.


    Ovee by frustration, Karen shouted, “Javier, move out of my way!”


    When Javier refused, she shot a furious re at Elena over his shoulder.


    “Elena, you have no shame! Not only did you take what belonged to Elyse, but now you’re after what is mine. I’m warning you, this is a battle you cannot win. You won’t leave here today without giving me that card!”


    In Karen’s mind, Elyse was right—Elena was nothing but trouble.


    Karen turned to the venue staff and shouted, “What are you waiting for? Call security! She’s a fraud who tricked Wesley into handing over his ck card. Anyone using that card today is engaging in moneyundering!”


    The staff, knowing Karen was a member of the Spencer family, didn’t dare to oppose her. They turned to Elena uneasily. “Miss, could you perhaps use another card?”


    They were simply trying to avoid conflict, hoping Elena would use a different card to finalize the purchase. They couldn’t risk upsetting Karen and her family.


    Observing Elena’s calm response, they silently hoped for her cooperation. Elena did have other cards, but why should she have to switch? The ck card was a gift from Jeffry, and she hadn’t even used it yet. She had nned to use it for the first time today, only to be met with Karen’s outrage.


    Elena stepped past Javier and fixed Karen with a cool stare. “You insist it’s a Spencer family card, then call the police.”


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    “You think I won’t?” Karen pulled out her phone, pretending to dial. “I’m calling them right now, just you wait…”


    Yet, she hesitated, unable to go through with it. Karen continued to hold onto her fears about Wesley. She longed for the card, but she was cautious of Wesley finding out what she was doing. She had nned to take it from Elena while Wesley was away, but Elena remainedpletely unconcerned.


    Evelyn’s patience wore thin, and she intervened. “Miss Spencer, we all witnessed Jeffry give the card to Elena.”


    “What?!” Karen frowned, unwilling to ept the truth. “Evelyn, this doesn’t concern you. Stay out of it!”


    Met with Karen’s hostility, Evelyn responded with a mocking snort. “You think I want to get involved in your drama? Call the police if you want; you’re the one who’ll end up in trouble.” Karen’s thoughts momentarily cleared.


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