NovelApexChapter 1281: "stands at the pinnacle of Lyhaton, which makes us a target. Jayden's troubles have surely shown you how easily loyalties shift. Do you understand now?" Corrine said nothing.
Whether it was banks abruptly freezing funds or government departments stalling projects under the guise of investigations, each incident exposed how people were exploiting Jayden's predicament.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut Corrine understood all too well what a marriage alliance would entail.
"A marriage alliance? I will do it!" Jules' voice rang out from behind.
Carl and Corrine turned to see him striding in, dressed in a crisp white shirt.
The top button was undone, revealing a hint of his collarbone. One hand tucked casually into his pocket, he sauntered over and dropped onto the couch beside Corrine. "As a Ford family member, lettake care of this marriage alliance. It is the least I can do for the family," he declared.
Carl's expression darkened instantly. "You do not understand!" he snapped. “I am making arrangements for Corrine, not you!" Jules leaned back, stretching one arm along the back of the couch. "And how exactly is that not my business?" he challenged. His eyes flickered with something sharp, something defiant. "You always favor her, and now even the marriage alliance is centered around her. What does that make me? Just decoration in this family?" He glanced at his watch. "It is getting late. Should you not be heading to the company?" Corrine lifted her gaze, and for a brief second, their eyes met. Unspoken understanding passed between them. She rose smoothly to her feet. “Grandfather, I will head to the company now." As she stepped out, Carl's exasperated voice followed her down the hall. "You troublemaker! You are wasting my efforts!” Jules did not miss a beat, his voice laced with defiance. “I may be a troublemaker, but you are meddling in love affairs! You know Corrine is with someone, yet you suggest a marriage alliance? Have you forgotten that he just helped free your eldest son? Instead of thanking him, you are interfering. You are risking your reputation!" Lotest chapters in glove☐☐☐☐☐ "You little brat, you are becoming uncontrollable..." The argument faded behind her as Corrine moved farther down the corridor. She got in her car and drove toward the company, the conversation still lingering in her thoughts.
Her phone buzzed the moment she stepped inside the building. Jules' voice cthrough the line, steady and reassuring. "Don't take the old man's words seriously. As long as I am here, the marriage alliance will not involve you." A warmth spread through her chest at his words. Her lips curled into a faint smile. “Thank you, Jules."
"You are my cousin," he said simply.
And that meant no on no one not even Carl-would push her into something she did not want.
After ending the call, Corrine walked into her office. Natasha followedn closely behind, handing her a folder. "Please take a look at this.”
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