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Chapter 8: Hidden Agendas
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"Is that... Ashlyn Knight?" "The disowned daughter?""How dare she show her face here!"The whispers rippled through the crowd as Penelope stalked toward Ashlyn, her face twisted with barely contained rage."Those diamonds," Penelope's voice cracked. "Where did you get them?"Ashlyn's red lips curved into a cruel smile. "Jealous, darling? At least my man fights for me. Unlike Christopher, who couldn't even be bothered to bid for you."Nearby guests gasped."Did you hear that?""Poor Penelope...""She looks so... common next to Ashlyn."Penelope's hands trembled. "Give me those diamonds!"She lunged forward, fingers grasping for the glittering necklace. Ashlyn stepped back smoothly, her hand connecting with Penelope's cheek in a sharp crack.As Penelope stumbled, Ashlyn's stiletto found her foot. With a shriek, Penelope toppled backward into the towering champagne display. Glass shattered, liquid sprayed, and screams filled the air."Penelope!" Christopher rushed forward, Ava Knight c
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"Apologize to her. Now." Christopher's voice boomed across the ballroom.Ashlyn raised an eyebrow. "For what? Showing everyone how pathetic your little affair is?"The crowd murmured disapprovingly."How dare she!""After everything the Knights did for her...""Such a disgrace!"Christopher stepped forward, his face red with anger. "You're shameless, showing up here like this.""Shameless?" Ashlyn laughed bitterly. "That's rich coming from you. Tell me, Christopher, during our engagement, how many nights did you spend 'working late' with Penelope?""There was nothing between us—""Really? The late-night calls? The secret meetings?" Ashlyn's voice dripped with venom. "I wasn't blind, Christopher. Just stupid enough to believe your lies."Penelope clutched Christopher's arm. "That's not true!""Of course you'd defend him." Ashlyn smoothed her dress. "You know what? I'd rather be with a random stranger than spend another second with a lying coward like you.""Get out!" Christopher pointe
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"Ashlyn, please!" Mrs. White hurried down the marble steps. "Christopher was wrong to treat you that way.""Was he?" Ashlyn turned, her smile razor-sharp. "Or was he finally showing his true colors?""Don't say that. You know he loves—""Does he?" Ashlyn's laugh was hollow. "Then explain why you let him chase after that illegitimate daughter when you knew exactly what she was."Mrs. White's face paled. "What do you mean?""Oh, come now. The mysterious meetings? The convenient timing of her return? You're not stupid, Mrs. White. You just chose to look the other way.""That's not—" Mrs. White straightened her spine. "Everyone! Listen to me! Ashlyn is still Christopher's rightful fiancée!"The party guests turned to stare.Penelope burst into tears. "I just wanted us all to get along! I invited Ashlyn to join us, to be friends...""Liar!" A lady in blue stepped forward. "We all saw you attack her!""She deliberately provoked Ashlyn," another chimed in."I would never—" Penelope dabbed at
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"Ashlyn, dear one." Steven White's voice carried across the banquet hall. "Come, sit with me. Eric, escort your cousin."Eric offered his arm with a gentle smile. "Shall we?"As they passed Christopher and Penelope, Ashlyn's lips curved into a mocking smile. "What was it you said earlier? That I should leave? How embarrassing for you."Christopher's fists clenched. "You—""Careful," Ashlyn's voice dropped to a whisper. "Wouldn't want to make another scene, would we?""You're enjoying this," Christopher snarled."Immensely.""That's enough!" Brodie White's voice boomed. "Christopher, control yourself. Everyone, please continue enjoying the evening."Two women helped a trembling Penelope toward the powder room."Christopher." Mrs. White's voice was sharp. "Come with me. Now."Ashlyn watched them leave, satisfaction glinting in her eyes."Don't let them get to you," Eric squeezed her arm gently."Get to me?" Ashlyn laughed. "Oh, Eric. I stopped caring about Christopher White a long time
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"Are you truly well?" Richard's warm breath tickled Ashlyn's ear as he held her in the moonlit garden."I told you, I'm fine." Ashlyn leaned back against his chest. "Christopher means nothing to me now.""Say the word, and both families will disappear." His voice carried a dangerous edge. "One signature from me, and their empires crumble."Ashlyn chuckled. "Not yet, darling. The game's just getting interesting.""You always did enjoy playing with your food.""Patience is a virtue." Ashlyn turned to face him. "Besides, revenge tastes sweeter when served cold."Meanwhile, in a lavish guest room upstairs:"Hold still!" Ava dabbed at Penelope's bruised cheek. "That witch could have killed you!""Mother, why did Mrs. White defend her?" Penelope winced. "She hated Ashlyn before.""Perhaps because of the Winters." Ava's lips tightened."Ashlyn's maternal grandparents?" Penelope sat up straighter. "What about them?""They're making moves to recognize her publicly." Ava's voice dripped with ve
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