NovelOnlineChapter 1178: Though nearly eighty, his sharp eyes still sparkled with energy, hinting at the vitality he once had.
This was Frey Larson, the head of the Larson family, who had been absent for stime.
Unlike other powerful families, the Larsons were known for their martial arts, and Frey was a master of traditional combat.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJax set his glass down, fiddled with the walnuts, and looked up at him. "What do you think?" Frey looked in the direction where Corrine had left, then turned to meet Jax's gaze. "Have you ever heard this saying?" he asked.
"What saying?" Frey walked over to the window, watching the trees sway in the breeze. He spoke softly. "When the tiger returns, the mountains will tremble." His voice was deep and powerful, like thunder, sending a chill down the spine.
Jax's expression shifted ever so slightly. He turned to look at Frey, his eyes full of meaning. “It's been a while since I've heard you speak so highly of someone." "This girl might very well disrupt the balance," Frey said. "But her presence will surely make swant to take her out." A hint of mockery flashed in Jax's eyes. "Speople have had it too easy for too long. It's tthey felt a little pressure." Frey turned to Jax after hearing his words.
Their eyes met, and a shared, knowing smile passed between them.
Meanwhile, Nate's car was on its way to the Grand Palace.
His hand rested lightly on Corrine's weary waist, offering a bit of support.
Read more at glnovom He glanced down at Corrine, who was resting against him, and saw the fatigue in her eyes. A wave of guilt hit him. He knew he'd pushed too hard last night, using his injury as an excuse.
"Why don't you take a nap if you're tired?” he suggested.
"Okay," Corrine mumbled, half-asleep.
After the long night, she was indeed exhausted. She drifted off into a peaceful sleep almost immediately.
When the car reached the Grand Palace, Nate didn't rush to get out Xsettled Instead, he carefully settled Corrine across his lap, letting her sleep more comfortably. In the front seats, Saul and Mandy couldn't help but notice the intimate moment unfolding.
Their boss, who had always been so strict and distant with women was now acting completely different in E front of Corrine. Before, he had kept a wide gap between himself and women, almost treating them like a nuisance.
But since meeting Corrine, he'd lowered all his defenses even m offering himself as her personal pillow.
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