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Chapter 13: Unmasked Intentions
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"As you can clearly see," Mrs. White gestured to the screen, "Penelope's hands are reaching for Ashlyn's throat.""I was trying to hug her!" Penelope protested, wringing her hands. "We were such good friends once...""Strange way to show affection," Eric muttered, rewinding the footage. "Look at her fingers, they're clearly grasping."Ava Knight stepped forward, frowning. "Why would my daughter try to strangle you? What possible reason—""Perhaps she wanted this?" Ashlyn tilted her head, the chandelier lights catching the spectacular diamonds adorning her neck.Gasps echoed through the room."The Aurora collection..." Christopher's voice was barely a whisper."You recognize it?" Ashlyn's smile was predatory. "Weren't you trying to acquire it recently?""I... I was outbid.""By quite a margin, I heard." Ashlyn traced the diamonds with her finger. "Ten million, wasn't it?"Mrs. White's eyes widened. "Ten mil— who...""Does it matter?" Ashlyn shrugged elegantly. "Let's just say I have...
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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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"She left with some man," Ava's voice dripped with satisfaction. "Quite cozy in the garden, I hear."Christopher's knuckles whitened against the doorframe. "Penelope.""Yes?" She dabbed at her fake injuries."Help me end this farce of an engagement.""But Christopher—""Don't pretend you care!" He paced the room. "That shameless woman... making a fool of me!"Penelope hid a smile. "Are you sure? The merger—""I'll make her end it herself." Christopher's eyes blazed. "Watch me destroy her reputation so thoroughly she'll have to leave town."In the moonlit garden:"I should return," Ashlyn straightened her dress. "Grandfather will be looking for me."Richard caught her hand. "Let me come with you.""We discussed this. No one can know about us yet.""Then let Jonathan shadow you." Richard nodded to his assistant lurking nearby. "I don't trust Christopher's temper.""Fine." Ashlyn kissed his cheek. "But tell him to be discrete."The banquet hall buzzed with whispers as Ashlyn entered. Chr
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"How dare you!" Ava's shrill voice cut through the shocked silence. "Such vulgar behavior at Mr. White's birthday celebration!"Ashlyn turned slowly, her eyes glacial. "Shut. Up.""I beg your pardon?""Did I stutter?" Ashlyn's smile was razor-sharp. "Or should I remind everyone about your own... vulgar behaviors?""Grandfather," Ashlyn addressed Steven directly. "I apologize for disrupting your party, but I won't stand here and be humiliated."Christopher touched his bleeding temple, finally registering the sea of phones recording everything. "You... you all saw what she did!""We saw plenty," Mrs. White's voice dripped disappointment. "Including what led to it."Steven White's face was thunderous. "Christopher.""She's changed!" Christopher pointed accusingly. "The old Ashlyn would never—""The old Ashlyn?" Ashlyn laughed bitterly. "You mean the one you could manipulate? The one who stayed silent?""That's not—""Tell them, Christopher." Ashlyn's voice carried. "Tell them why I chang
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"Disgraceful!" Lady Morrison fanned herself. "To speak to one's fiancée that way!""And at Mr. White's birthday, no less," another socialite tutted.Even Mrs. Henderson, who'd always snubbed Ashlyn, shook her head. "The girl had every right to defend herself.""Is this how the future chairman behaves?" Someone whispered loudly.Christopher's face reddened. "You don't understand! She was with—""With whom exactly?" Jonathan's crisp voice cut through the murmurs. He approached with measured steps, each click of his shoes against marble amplifying the tension."I... I saw her—""You saw what?" Jonathan raised an eyebrow. "Because I've been watching Miss Ashlyn all evening, and the only inappropriate behavior I've witnessed is yours.""Who do you think you are?" Christopher snarled."Jonathan Ross, major shareholder of Sparkle & Shine." He smiled coolly. "And Miss Ashlyn's business partner."The room erupted in gasps."Business partner?" Mrs. White's voice quivered. "What nonsense is this
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"I suggest you choose your next words carefully," Jonathan's voice cut through the murmurs. "Slander is a serious offense, especially when directed at a major shareholder.""He's right," Lady Morrison interjected. "Where's your proof, Christopher?"Christopher's jaw clenched. "You don't know her like I do. She's capable—""Capable of what exactly?" Jonathan's smile was razor-sharp. "Because I've overseen Miss Ashlyn's affairs since she left the White mansion. Every meeting, every transaction, every movement.""You weren't there today!""Actually, I was." Jonathan checked his phone. "2:15 PM - Miss Ashlyn visits her apartment to collect belongings. 3:45 PM - Arrives at the Ritz-Carlton to prepare for tonight's event.""Lies! Penelope said—" Christopher stopped abruptly.The room went deadly quiet."Said what?" Ashlyn's voice was dangerously soft."I..." Christopher turned to Penelope. "You told me she left with a man!"Penelope's face paled. "I... I just said someone helped with her ba
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"I'm sorry," Penelope's voice trembled. "I told Mother I saw a man buy Ashlyn's diamond. I didn't mean to start all this...""Wait a moment," Lady Morrison's fan stilled. "Mr. Ross, you said you facilitated the sale, but you didn't actually purchase it?"Jonathan's smile was enigmatic. "I merely handled the paperwork."The room buzzed with whispers."Then who bought it?" Mrs. Henderson leaned forward eagerly. "Five hundred million dollars isn't pocket change, even in our circles."All eyes turned to Ashlyn."A gift," she said simply. "From someone who saw me as precious as the diamond itself.""A gift?" Christopher scoffed. "What man gives a five-hundred-million-dollar gift without expecting something in return?""A better man than you," Ashlyn's voice was ice. "Tell me, Christopher, what evidence do you have of any impropriety?""The diamond itself is evidence!""Is it?" Ashlyn touched the jewels at her throat. "Like all those gifts you gave me over the years?"The room went silent.
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"Veronica responded cautiously, indicating a possibility." Both individuals must participate in the ritual by being present, holding the necklace's two halves, and reciting a particular incantation. "Do you have the incantation?" Jennifer asked eagerly.Veronica nodded, pointing to the diary. "It's written here," she said, her voice filled with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. "But there's a warning. The ritual is powerful, and if performed incorrectly, it could have... unforeseen consequences.""What kind of consequences?" Jennifer asked, a shiver running down her spine."The diary doesn't specify," Veronica admitted, her voice grim. "But it emphasizes the importance of precision and understanding the full implications of the ritual.""We need to find Isabella," Jennifer said, her voice determined. "We need to try this.""I agree," Veronica said, her eyes filled with resolve. "But we need to be careful, Jennifer. We don't know what we're dealing with. This magic...
