She then instructed the security guards, “Remove him from the premises.” Without hesitation, the guards approached and escorted him out.

Turning to the saleswoman who had earlier sided with Lise, Ashlyn instructed, “And her, she’s fired too.”

The saleswoman whitened, her face draining of color. She opened her mouth to apologize, hoping to recover her position, but before she could utter a word, the security guards had already begun to drag her away.

Witnessing Ashlyn’s assertive control, the onlookers quickly dispersed. The area soon quieted down, leaving only Katelyn and Ashlyn remaining.

Yet Katelyn was preoccupied, typing a message on her phone.

“Mr. Adams, please investigate the real reason why Ashlyn has purchased Westine Mall.”

Vincent sat in the car, reviewing the message before replying with a simple, “Okay.” He was well aware that Katelyn knew the entire mall was under his surveillance. A rare smile briefly softened his usually blank expression.

Alfy and Jaxen shared a glance. Leaning closer to Jaxen, Alfy whispered, “Doesn’t this feel like something out of a romance movie?”

“There’s definitely a romantic vibe in the air.” Jaxen nodded affirmatively.

Vincent caught their exchange and, with a piercing look, commanded in his deep voice, “Keep the surveillance going.” Any warmth seemed to be merely their imagination. Yet, Alfy and Jaxen remained convinced of its reality.

Alfy was puzzled. If Vincent held special feelings for Katelyn, why hadn’t he broken off his engagement? Wouldn’t that clear the path to marry Katelyn sooner? She pondered over this but found no answers.

Meanwhile, Ashlyn observed Katelyn and let out a soft sigh.

“Miss Bailey, you’re far too gentle. People like them don’t deserve your mercy.”

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Initially, Ashlyn hadn’t thought highly of Katelyn. However, time had revealed Katelyn’s compassionate nature.

Katelyn just smiled in response and agreed, “You might be right.” She didn’t dwell on the past incident. At that moment, the most important thing for her was to confirm Ashlyn’s true identity. She suggested, “Let’s take a walk around. The interior design of West City Mall is really impressive.”

They passed an indoor waterfall and a magnificently suspended osmanthus tree, each element uniquely stunning.

As they walked, Katelyn pointed out these features to Ashlyn. Ashlyn engaged actively, her interest apparent as she asked about features that caught her attention.

This was a stark contrast to Sophia. Sophia had once dismissed flowers and scenery, choosing instead to focus entirely on perfecting her skills.

However, Ashlyn had a genuine interest in those things.

While Katelyn harbored suspicions, the more time they spent together, the clearer it became that Ashlyn and Sophia were distinctly different individuals.

They made their way to a viewing platform on the mall’s top floor. Below them, a glass floor offered a breathtaking nighttime panorama of Granville. The night wind played with their hair, which fluttered freely around them.

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