Her hair was a mess, but her eyes burned with determination.
Timothy was composed. He helped Heather up and shook Grace’s hand. “Heather and I will never be able to thank you enough. If you have any bell un
y requeats, please, just
Grace sat in the cool summer breeze, her silver hair flattering gently. She saniled and answered, “pat love Willow deeply. Knowing that Willow has people who Truly care for her makes me happy.
the lus already given me everything else I need.”
Heather dropped to her knees once again.
With train in her eyes, she said solemmily, “You truly are our savior.”
After that, she use
use to her feet and left with Timothy, wanting to find her daughter.
Intheevening, Willow, who was at the airport, watched as a plane soared into the sky, heading west,
Natalie was gone, making her way to Guscali.
Before she left, she had called Willow, asking to see ber one last time. They met at a café inside the airport, where Natalie gutted her a harmonica, saying it had bern her most treasured childhood possession.
Willow fagged her gently and watched her board the plane
The setting sun bathed the sky in a golden hue, with the clouds looking like painted brushstrokes.
“Natalie, the world is vast and boundless. May you soar free
at the office, Willow placed the art on a bookshell, letting it rest quietly acomet
Auright tell, Annir knocked on the door. “Ms. Harper, the auction will begin shortly. There are guillems op forbidding tonight, and all the seats are filled
er is the renowned Ms. Yvette Thompson Hier style was popular among the wealthy guests.”
Willow nodded, pleased with Andie’s meticulous handling of the event.
She changed into a black evening dress, tied up her hair, and touched up her makeup before stepping into the auction ball.
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As expected, tonight’s auction was a huge success.
Several well–known collectors sent representatives to bid on selected items at high prices, causing a frenzy that quickly went viral online.
– Just like that, Insight’s reputation skyrocketed.
A mund of applause erupted as Willow took the stage with a glass of champagne in hand to deliver the closing speech. “Thank you all for your unwavering support In the future, Insight will continue to bring in valuable collections. Thank you all.”
The beautiful female host led the audience in applause.
Willow set down her glass and took a deep bow on stage.
Just as she was basking in the moment, a commotion arose from the cond
out, “Willow only climbed to the top by sleeping
ng her way there! Without Julian Ziegler, she’d still be a nobody
“The role of Mrs. Ziegler should have belonged to my poor daughter!”
Amid the murmurs, Charlie, Nancy, Tyler, and Karen stepped onto the stage.
Karen was particularly angry. Her son had not done anything harmful, so why was he sentenced to four years in prison?
Karen wanted the orphaned Willow dead and to expose her.
Nancy cried and added, “Willow Harper se
she nudged charlie, wanting him to speak up. If he did, this would be settled once and for all

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