Chapter 336

The Langley family's surveillance system was an impenetrable fortress, maintained daily by a professional team.

Evelyn had to find another way in.

Isabella traced the newly acquired gemstone necklace with her fingers, a smug smile curling her lips. This piece would surely please her mother, who had been gloomy about the marriage arrangements lately.

"Congratulations to bidder number six." The auction concluded with the host's announcement.

Isabella swiftly completed the paperwork and secured the necklace.

Sophia's gaze drifted through the crowd, landing on Adrian. The man radiated a dangerous yet intoxicating allure, impossible to resist.

She silently prayed Isabella would succeed in marrying into the Valentine family.

"Adrian keeps looking at Evelyn strangely," Sophia whispered in warning.

Isabella clenched the jewelry box, her chest tightening at the memory of Adrian's dismissive "not worth it."

"Adrian, let's go." She forced a smile as she approached him.

Without a glance, Adrian strode away.

Watching his retreating figure, Isabella bit her lip. Sophia was right—his indifference toward her was growing.

As Evelyn and her companions exited the venue, they spotted Natalie waiting by the entrance. Dressed in a sleek black pantsuit with cropped hair, she exuded confidence.

"Evelyn!" Natalie beamed, rushing forward.

Evelyn took her wrist, checking her pulse before smiling. "You've recovered well."

"Thanks to you." Natalie's eyes glistened. "No asthma attacks in six months."

Their warm exchange caught Adrian's eye as he stepped out.

He studied Evelyn's radiant smile, perplexed. How could someone so luminous be a murderer?

"Natalie."

The sudden voice made Natalie freeze.

Isabella smirked. The show was about to begin.

"Evelyn knows medicine?" Sophia whispered.

"Just putting on an act," Isabella scoffed.

Adrian ignored their petty remarks.

Daniel grabbed Natalie's hand desperately. "Come home with me. I swear I'll change—"

Natalie shot him a cold glare. After six months of transformation, she was no longer the meek woman he'd bullied.

His grip loosened instinctively under her piercing gaze.

This unfamiliar version of Natalie both terrified and fascinated him.