Ashlyn’s determination was evident.

Katelyn massaged the bridge of her nose.

Was Ashlyn not supposed to embody the epitome of gentleness? Why, then, was she acting so dominantly?

Katelyn chose not to argue further with Ashlyn, though. If Ashlyn was indeed the person she portrayed herself to be, ten billion wouldn’t intimidate her.

But if she wasn’t, then perhaps Sophia was truly going to extremes.

To what end? Was it merely to win Katelyn’s trust? Was it really worth it?

Paloma was sure Ashlyn was putting on a show. No one could drop that kind of money without batting an eye.

It was ten billion!

Not even liquidating the entire Finch estate would come close to that sum. It was simply an absurd amount.

“Stop the act. I have called the police. You assaulted me, and you’ll apologize and pay me a million, or we’ll sort this out at the police station,” Paloma mocked Katelyn and Ashlyn, convinced they were merely penniless posers.

She eagerly awaited the police, relishing the thought of seeing them forced to apologize.

The more she thought about getting revenge on them, the more satisfying the idea became.

Katelyn approached Paloma.

Still stinging from Katelyn’s earlier blow, Paloma instinctively recoiled, her voice tense.

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“What do you want now?”

With the mall manager and numerous security guards around, Paloma doubted Katelyn would dare to confront her physically.

Katelyn offered a sly smirk.

“Are you frightened of me? I thought your bravery was as bold as your insults.”

Lise intervened, standing protectively before Paloma.

“Katelyn, I realize you have no love for me. Given your history with Neil and now that I’m marrying him, I can see why you might be upset.”

Her expression was one of someone accustomed to being oppressed by Katelyn.

Tears streamed down Lise’s face as she said, “You can scold me all you want, but please, spare Paloma. You’ve already injured her leg. Do you really want to take her life too?”

Onlookers exchanged meaningful looks.

Some who didn’t know better murmured, “That woman must be upset. Her ex is marrying this one and planning a grand ceremony.”

Some of them couldn’t tolerate it any longer and stepped forward to defend Katelyn.

“Lise always tries to center everything around herself. No matter the conversation, it circles back to her grand wedding. Does she want the whole world to know that she’s getting married?”

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