A mere apology could have smoothed things over, but her defiance meant he had to take a firmer stand.

Security personnel quickly encircled Katelyn and Ashlyn, poised to act if necessary.

Elsewhere, in the car outside the mall, Jaxen’s patience snapped.

“I have to intervene. I can’t stand by while they treat Katelyn like this!”

Vincent’s intense gaze narrowed just a bit, a trace of coldness flickering in his eyes.

“Don’t rush it,” he said.

He knew Katelyn definitely had a plan, and she was still far from reaching her ive.

Alfy, feeling restless, blurted out, “If you won’t act, I will!” She was losing faith in Vincent’s approach.

Just as Alfy reached for the car door, ready to exit, she paused, taken aback by what she heard.

From the security feed, Ashlyn pulled out her phone and commanded, “Buy Westine Mall now.” Both Alfy and Jaxen were taken aback.

Was this really how the wealthy handled disputes? The audacity of the move was undeniably thrilling!

Throughout this, Vincent’s gaze remained fixed on Katelyn, concerned for her safety.

Katelyn herself was taken aback. Purchasing Westine Mall was no minor expense. Even if Sophia was playing Ashlyn to conceal her identity, the cost was staggering.

The manager stood petrified, his brow furrowed as he considered Ashlyn, his heart racing.

What would his fate be if she actually bought the mall?

L?t?st ?hpt?rs ιn glnovе.

The more he contemplated it, the more his unease grew.

Paloma sneered.

“Stop bluffing. You think you can just snap up Westine Mall with a phone call?”

Everyone knew the mall’s value exceeded ten billion.

Who could make such a purchase on an impulse?

Even business tycoons would pause to reflect before committing to such an acquisition, let alone a seemingly clueless woman like Ashlyn.

Lise was bewildered.

Anyone connected to Katelyn so far had been extraordinary, but impulsively buying a ten-billion-dollar mall? It seemed utterly fantastical.

Katelyn turned to Ashlyn, saying gently, “Miss Marshall, there’s no need to expend so much just because of them. They’re not worth it.”

This whole scenario had escalated because of Katelyn. It didn’t seem fair for Ashlyn to incur such a massive expense.

Yet, Ashlyn shook her head determinedly.

“No, I’m set on acquiring this mall. It’s time for some people to see what true power is.”

.

.

.