Anne pretended to advise them, saying, "Nigel, Celine's just an outsider, while Carly is your one and only biological daughter. You really need to think this through. Don't hurt Carly's heart over a stranger, or you'll end up losing your real daughter!"
Hailey snapped, "Ms. Carly, have you even reflected for a second on the terrible things you’ve done? Instead, you're out here pushing people to the edge. IS there anything you wouldn't do?"
Carly gave a cold smirk. "No matter what I've done, I'm still the Hampton family's heiress. I was just lucky enough to be born into it. What's it to you?"
Hailey was speechless. "You—!"
Fiona looked at Hailey and shook her head gently. "Hailey, let it go."
Hailey gave a cold huff.
Carly probed, "Mom, Dad, have you made up your minds? Who's it going to be—me or Celine?"
Just then, someone called out, "Ms. Celine is coming downstairs!"
Everyone instantly turned to look to the top of the staircase. Tonight's main character, Celine, was making an entrance.
She wore a long, white satin gown that perfectly outlined her curvy figure. Her elegant collarbones were on full display, and all her beautiful long hair was swept up, revealing her graceful neck. She looked like a fairy who had descended from the heavens. It was as if flowers blossomed under her every step.
"Wow, Ms. Celine is stunning!"
"Yeah, she looks like something out of a dream, completely ethereal."
"No wonder Mr. and Mrs. Hampton want her as their goddaughter. Beauty, brains, and money—what's not to like?"
"The moment Ms. Celine showed up, Ms. Carly completely lost her shine."
"Ms. Carly's whole thing these few years has just been looking good. Whatever fancy gown hits the shelves, she buys it. Whatever designer does a new release, she's the first in line.
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