Chapter: 454

Noticing her compliance, the bodyguards ceased their harassment. They observed silently as she packed and allowed her to leave without further incident.

Before they departed, the leader issued a stern warning. "You must leave Osewood by tonight. If you don't, I'll make you leave. And then, who knows where you'll end up?"

With a stoic nod, Lilliana agreed. As she passed the doorway, she shot her sister a chilling look. “Ashley, wake up. Your fantasy of marrying into wealth is utterly destroyed. But perhaps you can still snag some wealthy old man."

With a mocking laugh, Lilliana exited with her suitcase in tow, leaving before Ashley could grasp the reality of their situation.

To this day, Ashley struggled to accept the truth.