NovelOnlineChapter 1444: But blind obedience had dulled her strength. Now, that obedience was fading, replaced by something else—– confidence, though tinged with defiance.
He still hoped she would listen to him tonight. If not, he might have to force her hand.
Leaving Dewey behind, Corrine walked slowly toward Jules, but Rachel spotted her first.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel approached with a cheerful smile. "Corrine, you're here too!" As a newcomer to Lyhaton, Rachel often felt out of place. Tonight's banquet, filled with unfamiliar faces, was no different-tiring and dull. But seeing Corrine brought her scomfort.
Corrine smiled, her gaze drifting to Rachel and Jules. She quickly noticed the clever coordination in their outfits. The design on Jules' tie and the color of his pocket square perfectly matched Rachel's dress.
Though the outfits appeared understated, the coordination was deliberate.
Corrine had no doubt Rachel was behind it.
Jules wasn't the type to fuss over details-he probably hadn't even noticed they were matching.
While chatting with others, Jules caught Corrine's voice. He turned to her with a quick apology to those nearby. "Excusefor a moment." Approaching her, Jules asked, "What brings you here?" Corrine raised an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on her lips. "If you can be here, why can't I?" Jules wasn't upset by her presence, but he was uneasy. Tonight's bidding event was no ordinary gathering.
Government officials, business magnates, and underground players all shared the sspace—each backed by immense power and wealth. It was a storm, and he didn't want her caught in it.
MORE UPDATES IN GALHis eyes scanned the room, searching. “Where's Nate?" "Probably handling something else," Corrine replied casually, unfazed.
Jules frowned slightly at her answer, clearly disapproving.
He was about to respond when a commotion stirred near the entrance.
All eyes turned as Carl entered the hall, flanked by the heads of them Seymour Hoffman, and Brooks families. The leaders of the four great families of Lyhaton-famous and powerful—had finally arrived.
Carl greeted the guests politely, smiling as he made his way inside. But when he spotted Corrine, surprise flickered across his face. "What are you doing here?" He hadn't told her about the event, hoping she'd stay far from it. Yet here she was.
Before Corrine could reply, Jules cut in with a dry chuckle. "Of course, she el cwith that man."
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