NovelApexChapter 1127: Corrine's brow furrowed slightly.
Ever since she had arrived, it seemed like everyone was hinting at sdeeper connection between her and this place.
Noticing Corrine's silence, Ralph tilted his head slightly. "Do you believe in fate?” Corrine met his gaze, her voice steady. "I used to think I was in control of my own path. But over time, I learned that struggles often have a purpose." Her tone was calm, almost accepting.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs she spoke, she placed a black piece on the board with precision, cutting off a large cluster of white pieces. Ralph blinked, caught off guard by the bold move. He studied the board and immediately saw where he had gone wrong.
A quiet chuckle escaped him, laced with admiration. “You are truly exceptional, Miss Holland.” Corrine slowly lifted her gaze, meeting Ralph's eyes. "And what makes you think so?" "In every possible way," Ralph replied smoothly. He picked up the cup beside him and took a slow sip. "Anyone who holds power over the Red Flmust be someone of great significance." Corrine hesitated for a fraction of a second, a flicker of surprise crossing her face.
Ralph set his cup down, his voice steady. "This is my domain. Nothing escapes my notice here." Ralph's words sounded both like an explanation and a warning.
Corrine inhaled deeply and stirred her coffee. “I assyou also heard about what happened at the intersection near the Grand Palace," she said smoothly.
Her words carried a hidden trap.
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He met her gaze with a knowing smile. Clearly, he saw right through her ploy.
This look left Corrine feeling utterly defeated.
In his presence, all her schemes seemed pointless.
"As the leader of the Hopkins family, Nate will always carry a heavy burden. One day, it might be a car crash. The next, an attempt on his life. Living on the edge would becroutine."
Ralph continued, "The woman by Nate's side must do more than look do more t after herself. She must also bring En value to his life." Corrine's lips curved into a faint smile. "Tell me, which of those qualities do you think I have?"
Ralph's smile held a hint of mystery.
"There's no need to rush. We have e plenty oftto find out."
Corrine pressed her lips together and lowered her gaze, hiding her m thoughts. "I assumed the incidents at the intersection and the resort villa might have changed your perspective on me."
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