News of Catherine’s outburst reached the Ziegler family.
In the middle of the night, Dominic summoned Liam and Melanie, scolding them furiously.
“That Catherine girl looks like trouble. Sure enough, she’s brought disgrace upon us!”
Melanie quickly explained, “Julian doesn’t even like her.”
Dominic let out a cold laugh. “What about the one he does like? Doesn’t she share the same mother as that troublemaker?
“I doubt she’s any better.”
Melanie didn’t dare say another word.
With a wave of his hand, Dominic dismissed the couple, sending them away like pests.
Once they were gone, he pulled out his phone and personally called Willow.
Willow was taken aback.
She had been busy all day and had just returned to her apartment. She had just finished her shower when Dominic called her.
He hesitated for a moment before steeling his resolve. He praised her for handling things well.
He even made his stance clear. “I never liked anyone from the Burke family! But Julian’s mother’s values are all over the place.
“She kept insisting on keeping ties with them.”
Willow immediately understood that what happened earlier in the day had spread far and wide.
She couldn’t help but smile, but a sense of warmth filled her heart. Dominic truly treated her well.
The next day, an unexpected visitor arrived at Insight–the renowned artist Charlie Burke.
Even though this was his second visit to Insight, Charlie found himself impressed.
A significant amount had been invested into the gallery, making the place exude sophistication and prestige.
Even a master’s work wouldn’t lose value when displayed here.
But today, he wasn’t here for art, but a personal matter.
Willow met him in the lounge.
Annie, who had never liked the Burke family, served the tea with a loud thud. She didn’t hide her hostility. “Your tea!”
Since Charlie had a favor to ask, he had no choice but to endure this.
He grabbed the teacup and tried to sound reasonable.
“Catherine and Julian had known each other for a long time! I swear on my honor, nothing inappropriate has ever happened between them.
“Ms. Harper, I hope you can be a little more understanding.”
Willow responded indifferently.
“So, are you planning to keep spending Julian’s money?”
The expenses in Grandsburg were a bottomless pit. No matter how many sleepless nights Charlie spent painting, he could never make enough
“Mr. Harper, have some compassion.”
Willow chuckled coldly. “If that’s the case, feel free to take back this so–called ‘luck,‘ Mr. Burke.”
Seeing that she was unmoved, Charlie grew resentful, causing his tone to turn sharp.
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