Chapter 765

"Ainara, once we reclaim the Atlas family's assets from the Wallace family's grasp, you'll once again be the princess of the Atlas family one of the four great aristocratic houses of the capital. You'll regain your place as the most elegant socialite in New York..." A glimmer of hope flickered in Ainara's eyes as she recalled the days when she was the center of attention wherever she went, the proud little princess everyone adored. But now... If she could truly return to those golden days... Rory's words were like a siren's call, irresistible and intoxicating to Ainara. Yet, a sliver of reason remained. She turned to Rory and asked, "Has my father arrived?" "Why don't you call Uncle yourself and ask?" Rory gestured for her to make the call. As Ainara dialed, Rory suddenly realized something odd they had been standing in the elevator for quite some time, but it hadn't moved an inch. She distinctly remembered pressing the button when they first stepped in. Had she misremembered? Or was t