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Next day, Ashbourne Group was once again bustling with activity that had been delayed by the audit that had shaken nearly every level of the company. Since early morning, Victor's office had hardly been quiet for a moment. With Ashbourne Group's CEO entangled in a complicated legal case, Victor personally stepped in to review countless reports and approvals to ensure that the company he had built over the past decade continued to operate as normal.One by one, the division heads arrived carrying reports that needed immediate attention, while the legal team and investigators took turns requesting additional documents to complete Adrian's case file.The same was true for Tara, who barely had a moment to catch her breath.Several folders still lay open across her desk. Some contained documents related to the Neo Group partnership that was about to be officially launched, while others were financial records requested by the investigators to ensure there were no rema

The sky was beginning to darken when the black car pulled up in front of a hotel on the corner of the city's commercial district. The building was clean and reasonably comfortable, but it was clearly a far cry from the luxury hotels the Valmont family had always frequented.Leonard got out first. His eyes surveyed the building without saying a word. For decades, he had been accustomed to staying in five-star hotels with impeccable service. Now, simply finding a place to spend the night meant setting aside their pride and carefully considering every expense.Helena stepped out of the car, wrinkling her nose as she looked at the hotel's facade with obvious displeasure. "We're really staying here?" she asked in a demanding tone.No one answered. Adrian remained silent as he took a medium-sized suitcase out of the trunk, while Kara stood staring at the hotel's sign with a rigid expression that still carried traces of anger.Their steps felt heavy as they walked through the automatic glass

It didn't take long before his call was connected to a dedicated representative."Good evening, Mr. Ashbourne," a polite voice greeted him from the other end of the line."There's a problem with my app. I can't log in," Adrian said, getting straight to the point without any small talk."Certainly, sir. Please hold for a moment while we check."The hotel room was once again enveloped in tense silence. Helena and Kara shifted uneasily, watching Adrian's expression grow more impatient with each passing second.A few moments later, the bank representative's voice came through the phone's speaker, which Adrian had intentionally turned on. "We apologize, sir. According to our system records, all access to your personal accounts has been temporarily restricted until the ongoing investigation reaches a further legal decision."Adrian's expression changed dramatically. The color seemed to drain from his face in an instant. "What do you mean, restricted?" he demanded, his voice rising."You are

Over the next several hours, the mansion, which was usually so quiet, became far livelier. The silence of the house was replaced by the gentle hum of hair dryers and quiet discussions about makeup concepts.One gown after another was taken out of its box, revealing premium fabrics that draped with effortless elegance. The shoes were arranged neatly by color gradient, while the jewelry was selected piece by piece to complement the overall look. Several times, Tara remarked that everything looked far too extravagant for her usual taste, which was simple and understated.Yet every time, she received the same answer."It was Mr. Victor's choice."After hearing his name mentioned over and over again, Tara stopped arguing. She understood perfectly well that Victor wanted to send an unspoken message to Neo Group through her appearance that evening: that Ashbourne Group still stood tall, united, and every bit as prestigious as ever.Not long afterward, the gown that had ultimately been chosen

Adrian angrily slammed down the box that supposedly contained his belongings.The sound echoed through the hotel where they would be staying for the next few days. The room was far smaller than his private bedroom at the Ashbourne mansion, even smaller than the one he used at Kara's apartment.The living room was still filled with large cardboard boxes that had yet to be unpacked. Some were still sealed with packing tape, while clothes, document folders, and various personal belongings were scattered across the sofa and the floor leading to the bedroom."Can't anyone organize these things properly?" he grumbled as he ripped the packing tape off another box.Kara, who was sitting on the floor with her hair hastily tied back, merely snorted without looking up. Her hands were busy searching for the dress she planned to wear to Neo Group's partnership inauguration."As if I packed all your things."Adrian didn't answer. He continued rummaging through another box. He eventually found the b