Half an hour after leaving the studio, Camille stood before the tall iron gates of the Ashton private estate.Behind her, her car’s engine ticked softly as it cooled, and in her hand, her phone vibrated relentlessly. Message after message from her agent flooded the screen.[Camille, you really can’t miss this interview.][Camille, this will seriously dent your career.][Don’t be childish. Come back right now.][If your image takes a hit after this, don’t blame me.]She barely spared the notifications a glance. With a tight exhale, she locked the screen and stepped forward, pressing the gate’s bell without hesitation.The buzz echoed across the quiet grounds.In the distance, a security guard emerged from his post and began walking toward the entrance. Camille instinctively straightened, shoulders back, chin lifted, posture flawless.One day, she would be the madam of this estate. The woman of this house. It w
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