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Corrine turned her head slightly. Bryant had appeared beside her, his composed demeanor as unshaken as ever. The tailored suit draped over his broad shoulders only reinforced the impression of meticulous elegance. She had seen that spoised expression before, back at the resort on the island-calm, polished, exuding effortless refinement.
His gaze lowered to meet hers. "Miss Holland, may I have a private word with you?" Corrine flicked her eyes toward her phone, reading the last of her messages before flipping the device over on the armrest. Slowly, she leaned back and regarded him with a faint, elusive smile. “And what, Mr. Hopkins, do you wish to discuss?" Bryant's dark eyes held steady, his lips curved in a polite, unreadable smile. Yet beneath that mask of civility, his gaze carried an unmistakable sharpness. “Miss Holland, I cannot help but notice-you seem to harbor a certain hostility toward me." Corrine arched a brow, her tone effortlessly indifferent. "Oh? And what gives you that impression?" "Whether you admit it or not, I would prefer we set aside any... preconceived notions." Bryant's smile remained, though his words carried weight. "I have great confidence in your abilities, and I believe a partnership between us could be mutually beneficial. You heard the announcements earlier. As the deputy head of the summit organizing committee, I would like to extend an invitation. Would you consider joining us?" Corrine lowered her gaze, her lashes veiling the fleeting amusement in her eyes. Her fingers tapped lightly against her temple, her body language exuding an air of effortless indifference. “I am afraid you will be disappointed. I prefer to work alone. I find I am not particularly suited for... group settings." Bryant remained unmoved. "Independence is admirable," he acknowledged, his voice smooth, deliberate. "But be careful, Miss Holland. Play with fire long enough, and even the most cautious hands get burned. No one is untouchable. Not forever." Discover more content at galnovHis gaze never wavered, watching her closely, measuring every subtle shift in her expression. "The Ford family's status in Lyhaton is undeniably formidable," he continued. "But power is not eternal. Change is inevitable. Do you truly believe that aligning yourself with Nate guarantees your security?" His words carried the tone of a seasoned mentor advising a reckless pupil, but beneath the civility, a blade of mockery gleamed.
In Bryant's eyes, the Ford family-despite being the wealthiest in Lyhaton-was nothing more than an insignificant non paper. And Corrine? Just another woman who survived by clinging to powerful men. Without Nate, she was nothing.
A flicker crossed Corrine's gaze at his words, a subtle ripple in the calm surface of her expression.
Slowly, she lifted her eyes to meet Bryant's. The content Sonom novelenglish.net!
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