“You’re dreaming,” Katelyn shot back without hesitation. “My grandmother entrusted that land to me, and I intend to honor that trust.”

Katelyn was acutely aware that without Lise’s interference, Carol wouldn’t have been so disappointed, and the land would likely have fallen into Neil’s hands. However, thanks to their recent disgraceful actions, Carol had lost all trust in them.

“Lise, I’m not in the mood for any arguments. Move out of my way!” Her voice was frigid.

Katelyn struggled to hide the storm of emotions inside, but Lise saw the urgency in her eyes.

Lise’s smile widened, clearly savoring Katelyn’s discomfort. She enjoyed watching her former rival squirm, feeling as though she finally had Katelyn right where she wanted her.

“This is the Wheeler family estate,” Lise replied with biting sarcasm. “Where exactly should I go?”

She surveyed the area mockingly. “Not many people are around to witness this, Katelyn. Stop pretending. You only got close to Carol for that land, didn’t you?”

Had Carol not openly discussed the land, Katelyn would have remained completely unaware of its existence.

Katelyn’s hands balled into fists, her fury bubbling over.

For the third time, she demanded, “Move aside!”

Lise sneered, her eyes scanning the area. “Where are the security guards? Come and deal with this troublesome woman!”

Within moments, several guards rushed toward them, batons in hand. They quickly formed a tight circle around Katelyn.

With a smug grin, Lise watched on, confident that she had the upper hand.

Mabel watched in astonishment as Katelyn hurried past her, letting out a piercing scream that echoed through the air. However, Katelyn, in her frantic rush, barely acknowledged Mabel or the commotion she had caused. She was unperturbed, resolute in her focus.

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At that moment, all distractions seemed insignificant to Katelyn; her only concern was Carol. She was the one thing that mattered most.

Carol’s room was on the third floor. Without hesitation, Katelyn ascended the stairs with remarkable speed, her determination propelling her forward.

When she finally reached the room, her heart dropped. Carol lay unconscious on the bed, her stillness unsettling. A heavy silence filled the space, amplifying the tension in the air.

The family doctor, briefly stunned by Katelyn’s sudden arrival, struggled to process the situation. His voice trembled with disbelief as he tried to comprehend the gravity of the moment.

“Mrs. Wheeler, what are you doing here?”

Katelyn had spent a significant amount of time in the Wheeler residence, and over the years, she had become a familiar presence in their home.

“What’s going on with her health?” Katelyn asked, her voice filled with urgency.

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