NovelUpdateChapter 396: Jules' gaze lingered on Corrine, amusement flickering in his sharp eyes.
With the lowest score, someone else had to take the punishment.
As the rounds progressed, nearly everyone suffered a penalty at spoint-except for three.
Jules, Nate, and Corrine remained untouched.
Moses narrowed his eyes at them suspiciously.
"Alright, did you three set this up beforehand?" If this continued, he might start suspecting foul play.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHow else could they keep avoiding the punishments so effortlessly? Nate lifted his gaze lazily, offering nothing in response.
Jules, however, smirked as he leaned back.
"Guess luck's on our side tonight." All eyes then landed on Corrine, waiting for her to give an answer that made sense.
Corrine offered a gentle smile.
"Luck has been on my side." Jules responded to her comment with a chuckle.
Sensing a secret between them, Zack chose to stay silent and observant.
In the following rounds, Nate and Corrine remained untouched.
In an unguarded moment, Jules ended up losing.
Before anyone could ask a challenging question, Jules grabbed his drink and finished it in one swift gulp. Corrine watched Jules for a moment, then leaned toward Nate, murmuring, "I need to use the restroom.” "Letcwith you," Nate said, starting to stand.
Corrine pressed his hand, signaling him to stay seated.
"Thanks, but I'll manage on my own." galnovsbrings your imagination alive She got up, giving Jules a meaningful look before she averted her eyes and left.
Upon reaching the restroom, Corrine turned on the water at the sink.
From behind her, a voice called out, "Corrine?" Turning around, Corrine found Callie at the doorway.
"How unexpected to see you here," Corrine said calmly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCallie's expression was scornful.
"It's not like we're close friends or anything."
Unperturbed by Callie's chilly attitude, Corrine dried her hands with a tissue and left the restroom without another En: glance. "I'm not finished with you." Callie quickly stepped in front of her to block her way.
Looking up with a calm smile, Corrine asked, "I'm curious to hear what you have to say, Miss Hoffman." "Stay away from Aunt Chelsea!" Callie snapped coldly.
"Your surnisn't even Ford. Do you think a little favoritism makes you thexuler here?" Her words were laced with scorn and bitterness. The Ford family had successfully concealed Corrine's origins, shielding her true story from the public.
Yet, Corrine's last nserved as a constant reminder that, despite the affection from the Fords, she En remained an outsider.
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