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“Zeke mentioned that ever since he aided the Ford family, the Coopers have found themselves blacklisted by the
other clans. They've been pushed out of meetings—left in the cold while the rest conspire behind closed doors.
Right now, the major families in Pinetree City are being led by the Garcias. I've met their patriarch once. At first
glance, he’s unremarkable, easy to overlook... but beneath that calm surface? He's dangerously radical. After
being humiliated by you, I'd wager he’s on the verge of doing something reckless,” Jules said.
As they spoke, Corrine set down her silverware with an elegant clink, then reached for her napkin, dabbing at her
lips with a slow, graceful touch. “You think the Garcias will strike first?”
“Definitely,” Jules replied plainly—not to frighten her, but because he knew Corrine well enough to trust she
could handle it. “I just don’t want you stepping into their line of sight too soon. It'd give them the perfect excuse
to strike back.” The Ford family had already tangled with the major families of Pinetree City on the business front
—and now Corrine was poised to step into Pinetree City herself. To their enemies, it would look like a bold
provocation.
As Corrine had put it, the Garcia-led faction would love nothing more than to erase her existence. Setting foot in
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Rachel might not have known the intricacies of the Ford family’s rivalries, but even she could piece together
from Jules and Corrine’s conversation. If Corrine walked into Pinetree City, she'd be walking straight into the
lion’s den. And here in Lyhaton, Rachel had no allies—no support system but the Fords. Whether it was friendship
or her fondness that tied her to Corrine, she found herself earnestly hoping she'd stay safe.
She pressed her lips together, then said softly, “Corrine, you should listen to Jules.”
Maybe it was that admiration from her military days still lingering in her heart, but Rachel trusted Jules implicitly.
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Watching the two of them side by side so seriously, Corrine couldn't help but laugh. “Is this what they call a
united front between husband and wife?”
Rachel blushed at Corrine’s teasing. “I'm serious.”
“I know,” Corrine said, her smile lingering. “Alright. You win.”
After the meal, Rachel slipped her arm through Corrine’s in an affectionate loop. “Thanks again... for the house.”
“We're family,” Corrine murmured, giving her hand a gentle pat. “No need for all this gratitude. Let's not be so
formal with each other anymore.”
Rachel nodded with a smile, hesitating for a moment. “I have a small request...”
“Go ahead.”
“If you're free sometime, could | cvisit you?”
Corrine didn’t even blink. “Of course you can.”
The answer was so immediate, so certain, that Rachel's face lit up with unguarded delight. Whatever tension had
been clinging to her vanished in an instant. “That's wonderful!” She then added with a little reluctance, “It’s
getting late. You should get back to work.”
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