Chapter 680
Nigel looked at her and said, “I heard a bit about you, Ms. Tate. Word is you just attended the Capitol’s Apex Gala as Linny.”
Celine smiled and admitted it openly. “That’s me.”
Nigel had always admired her. A woman so young and already able to hold her ground in the business world was truly a rare gem.
“Ms. Tate, may I ask-what brings you to me today?”
Celine smiled. “Mr. Hampton, I just arrived in the Capitol. I’d like to pay a visit to your estate.”
She wanted to go to the Hampton residence with him.
Nigel paused, then chuckled. “You want to visit my home?”
“That’s right. I’ve heard the Hampton residence is quite extravagant. I’d love to see it for myself.”
Nigel wasn’t sure what she was really up to, but he nodded. “Of course. You’re welcome to come home with me.”
Celine hadn’t expected things to go so smoothly. “Thank you, Mr. Hampton.”
Meanwhile, back at the Hampton residence, Carly was pacing around restlessly. Last night, she had tried to trap Celine at the private winery, but the plan failed and she barely escaped being caught.
She’d been on edge the whole night and hadn’t slept a wink.
This morning, she got up early because she knew her father was returning from
overseas.
When he wasn’t around, she could act out however she pleased. After all, she held the title of the wealthiest heiress. But now that he was back, she had to tread carefully.
Carly was anxious, pacing in circles as she waited in the living room.
Just then, the phone rang. She glanced at the screen and realized it was from her underlings.
She answered the call.
“I told you not to call me last night, didn’t I? Don’t do anything unless I contact you first. If I don’t reach out, you don’t reach out to me!”
Carly was terrified these people would screw up and expose her.
However, the voice on the other end replied, “Ms. Hampton, we didn’t want to call you either. Originally, it was a one-and-done job. But now we’ve still got Mrs. Alvarez and the kid, and things are getting tense out here. Don’t you think it’s time to raise the price?”
They were demanding more money.
Carly gritted her teeth and lowered her voice. “Fine. I’ll pay you more. Just keep them under control.”
“Ms. Hampton, we need the money now. We’re not waiting any longer.”
“I said I’ll send it after I deal with my dad. He’s getting home soon. And listen to me if he finds out about
any of this, you’re all dead. Keep your mouths shut!”
“But Ms. Hampton…”
Just then, a maid called out, “Ms. Hampton, Mr. Hampton is back!”
Nigel had returned.
Carly panicked and quickly said, “That’s it. Gotta go.”
With that, she ended the call, forced a bright smile onto her face, and stepped forward to greet her father.
The main doors of the villa opened. Nigel entered with his assistant and Eren trailing behind.
Carly ran forward excitedly. “Dad, you’re back! You’ve been away for so long. I missed you so much!”
Nigel smiled and patted her on the head. “I missed you too.”
Carly reached out to take his arm.
Just then, a clear voice rang out, “Hello, Ms. Hampton.”
Carly froze. She looked up and saw Celine standing right behind Nigel.
Celine had come to the Hampton residence!
Carly’s expression darkened immediately, and she asked in
disbelief, “Celine? What are you net
doing here? This is my home What
do you want?”
Celine smiled. “Why else? I came to see you, of course.”
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