"Karol? Of course, I've heard of her. They say she's a prodigy. Her reputation from Mirello speaks of numerous talents, not to mention her beauty and academic prowess. She's fluent in eight Languages and even dabbles in the stock market."

“That explains the Morris family connection."

“They do seem like a power couple. But weren't their families at odds?"

"In business, there are no permanent foes They've collaborated on an impressive scientific venture, I've heard."

“Remarkable. They both command my respect.”

"Still, it makes Lilah look less impressive."

"Yeah, I wonder what drew Gerard to her."

While browsing online late at night, Effie stumbled upon the photo, and her mood soured instantly.

Lilah would be her sister-in-law, not Karol. She couldn't fathom why others would think Karol was a better match for her brother. Karol, in her eyes, wasn't even a contender.

Without hesitation, Effie contacted a few people to have the photos and the posts removed. She wanted to spare Lilah any potential distress.

Within minutes, the images vanished from the web.

Meanwhile, Karol was immersed in her work, well aware that surpassing the average required extraordinary effort.

Karol knew that the Morris family could provide her with a glamorous identity, but she had to work hard to make herself more than just a pretty face.

After completing her tasks, Karol glanced at her phone and discovered a message from Marlene.

“Karol, you and Gerard look so perfect together."

A screenshot was also included, displaying a post of a photo with tens of thousands of comments.

Karol's lips curled subtly; she felt complacent with herself. Her impact on others had always been considerable. While her interest in Gerard was lukewarm, he was the wealthiest man in Eleywood after all.

So the comments dubbing them a perfect pair didn't bother her.

She was curious to gauge public opinion and attempted an online search but came up empty-handed.

“Why can't I find anything online?" Karol texted.

“I can't find anything either. It's all gone. Lilah probably asked Gerard to wipe it clean. She's Likely green-eyed with jealousy."

Karol didn't care. After all, it was just a photo.

However, she felt that Lilah was petty for doing so.

The reason behind Gerard's infatuation with Lilah remained a mystery to Karol.