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Back in the private room, the joint meal between the Ford and Hoffman families began.
Carl, now frail with age, had to leave early due to his health.
Corrine escorted him to the car and turned back toward the building when a voice called out, “Miss Holland.”
She turned to find Zeke approaching, his expression composed, his tone formal.
“Mr. Cooper, is there something you need?” she asked with a polite, distant smile.
Zeke took a file from his assistant and stepped closer. “This is what you asked for.”
Inside were the legal documents regarding the Holland family villa. Corrine had tried to bid for the villa at an
auction, but opposition from other influential families in Pinetree City had complicated things.
With few options left, she had struck a deal with Zeke. He would help her win the villa, and in return, she’d open
doors for him in the Riverveille market.
“The auction for Holland Group is next week.” Zeke handed her the folder, his dark eyes watching her. “Don’t
you want to take a look? Maybe it'll spark something,” he thought.
Corrine didn’t even glance at the folder. “There’s no need.”
She reached out, took it with practiced calm, and turned to leave.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtZeke raised an eyebrow. “You're sure you don’t want to open it?”
She smiled faintly. “I trust your work, Mr. Cooper.”
Her grandfather had always taught her—if you choose to work with someone, then trust them completely.
And she trusted Zeke’s professionalism and Jules’ judgment.
As she headed back to the private room, Corrine ran into Callie, who had just returned from the restroom.
They passed each other, but Callie couldn’t help muttering under her breath, “Seductress.”
She had planned to find an excuse to talk to Zeke earlier, only to see him waiting for Corrine instead.
Watching them interact had stirred a bitter brew of jealousy and resentment inside her.
Men always went for the pretty ones, she thought spitefully.
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Corrine ignored her, walking past as if she hadn't heard a thing. That silence, that indifference—it made Callie
even more furious.
Callie snapped with a sneer, “You're lucky the Ford family has your back. Beautiful, clever, and such a master at
networking. Those who don’t know you're with the Fords might think you're just a spoiled, promiscuous girl. Just
like your mother before she—"
Before she could finish, Corrine spun around and slammed Callie against the wall with one swift motion, her hand
gripping her throat.
Corrine leaned in slowly, eyes like shards of ice, unblinking and cold.
“Callie, if you don’t learn to stay in your lane, | will teach you.”
She had tolerated Callie’s constant jabs out of respect for Chelsea.
Even when Callie had tried to stir trouble earlier, Corrine had let it go—after all, it was Jules’ big day.
But dragging her late mother into the mud? That was unforgivable.
Corrine’s grip tightened. Her gaze was detached, her expression frighteningly calm as Callie struggled beneath
her fingers.
Callie’s face flushed red. Veins
bulged across her eee ei eyes
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clawed desperately at Corrine’s wrist.
“Co—Corrine... You—" She coughed after each syllable.
Corrine stared at her without a flicker of emotion.
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Fear finally shattered through Callie’s arrogance.
This wasn’t a bluff. Corrine wasn’t just angry; she was deadly serious.
If she died right now, would her family protect her?
Would they even dare stand up to Corrine?
Suddenly, Gregory's warning echoed
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