NovelApexChapter 1267: As the sun set, a man in a suit walked toward them, his figure silhouetted against the light.
The golden rays made his tall, straight frglow, and as he got closer, his sharp features becclearer.
His face was like a work of art-perfectly shaped, with striking eyes that seemed to draw attention whether he was smiling or not.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLooking at him, Corrine couldn't help but think of Nate.
To her surprise, this man's looks were just as impressive as Nate's.
But the vibes they gave off were different.
When Corrine had looked into Claude, she hadn't found a single photo of him, not even a shadow of his image. His air of mystery was even stronger than Nate's.
Now, seeing him in person, she studied him closely, her gaze filled with both curiosity and caution.
Feeling her gaze, Claude lifted his eyes to meet Corrine's. As their eyes locked, a small, mysterious smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.
Seeing Claude's focus on Corrine, Jules stepped forward, positioning himself between them, ready to protect her. Jayden, standing at the front, spoke up first. "What brings you here?" Claude turned his gaze to Jayden, his demeanor calm and composed. "I heard you were released, so I thought I'd host a dinner to welcyou back and help you relax." Earlier that day, Corrine had mentioned Claude's name. Even though she had tried to brush it off as just office politics, Jayden knew things were more complicated.
He wasn't buying the idea that Claude, the one with the most to gain, hadn't played a role in setting him up.
But for now, he decided to keep his suspicions to himself and play it cool. "No need for a welcdinner. If you want to talk, cto my office tomorrow morning," Jayden said, his voice steady and composed.
Claude didn't seem surprised by the refusal. His gaze briefly moved past Jayden to Corrine, who was protected by Jules.
His eyes were calm but sharp, making anyone who met his gaze feel a little uncomfortable.
Jules held his ground, meeting the man's stare without flinching, like a e.
young wolf guarding his pack.
Claude's smile didn't waver as he turned back to Jayden. "The dinner tonight is hosted by Mr Flore N om He said that after everything that's happened, it's only right for a superior to..."
"Show sconcern for a subordinate. Don't worry, Mr. Pord, it won't take on your family time." His voice was smooth and controlled, with a hint of a lazy rasp-easygoing but oddly compelling.
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