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    Denis fled without a moment’s hesitation.

    As if pursued by a terrifying creature, he seemed certain that any slowdown would lead to his demise at the hands of his pursuers.

    Katelyn watched his desperate escape, a slow smile creeping across her face, thinking she would certainly teach him a lesson if he tried any deceit again.

    Once more, she inspected the camera. To her surprise, all the controversial photos, including those from the restaurant, were still on the memory card, revealing that Denis hadn’t wiped it. However, she noticed an anomaly. Why were there no photos of her and Vincent at the banquet appearing intimate? Why weren’t they there? Had he moved them from the card after returning home, or were there other photos hidden somewhere?

    Pushing these thoughts aside, Katelyn prioritized uncovering the mastermind.

    From the beginning, this person had manipted public opinion to tarnish both her and Vincent’s reputations, aiming to force Neil into taking sides in their conflict.

    The plot ensured that the public saw both parties as equally culpable, leaving no “innocent side” to root for. That being said, Lise now became a suspect.

    As Katelyn began to head back, she encountered Vincent at the end of the corridor. His smile was faint yet meaningful.

    He appeared more rxed than earlier in the day and offered a slight smile that softened his usually stern demeanor, suggesting approachability.

    Surprised, she questioned, “Mr. Adams, why are you here?”

    “Staying in the ward gets dull after a while,” he replied. “I decided to take a walk. I would have missed this intriguing spectacle otherwise.”

    He widened his eyes and pondered, “Miss Bailey, have you always excelled in such confrontations?”

    Vincent referenced the moment she had just struck the photographer, and Katelyn responded, “I’ve been practicing variousbat techniques since I was young. He underestimated me, and that was his mistake.”

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    While Katelyn’s reply was humble, Vincent could tell, from an observer’s perspective, just how formidable her kick had been.

    Her appearance was unassuming, yet her prowess inbat was apparent.

    Vincent found himself increasingly intrigued by the depth of secrets Katelyn might hold.

    To him, she was a puzzle, each piece revealing more than thest.

    Unraveling these mysteries was not only crucial but captivating.

    “You move with such grace. I doubt even Samuel could best you,” he remarked.

    Katelyn quickly dismissed thepliment. “Really, it’s basic skills. Nothing extraordinary.”

    She clearly preferred to steer away from that topic. She had been aware of Vincent’s presence when she confronted Denis earlier.

    Any discovery by Vincent couldplicate matters further.

    Holding the camera, she decided to shift the focus.

    “Mr. Adams, please review the images on this camera. Since we’ve been working together, someone has been ndestinely snapping photos to nder us,” she exined. The photographer had imed ignorance about his employer, and she intended to delve deeper into this mystery.

    Vincent examined the images carefully.

    The photos captured Denis, and they actually had a romantic quality that could captivate many if shared online. People might even mimic their poses or specte about which soap opera these scenes could have been taken from.

    Thebination of a striking man and an elegant woman, set against just the right backdrop, made the photographs beautifully poignant.

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