NovelUpdateChapter 546: "Apologize?" Dewey scoffed.
"Since when does a father apologize to his daughter? Besides, the Burgess family in Lyhaton is also involved. If things escalate, they won't escape unscathed." Dewey was well aware of Clarissa's machinations and had tacitly endorsed them. Having learned of the grudges between Corrine and Leah, he saw an opportunity.
In his eyes, sacrificing Corrine to secure a deal with the Burgess family was a just recompense for his years of investment in her upbringing.
"Leah never personally participated in the plan from start to finish. Everything was handled by Clarissa, which is undeniably unfavorable for her!" Nicola expressed her concerns with a troubled tone.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDewey, with a furrowed brow, was clearly aware of the issue as well. Initially, their strategy was solely to appease the Burgess family, overlooking the potential fallout when things went awry. Perhaps Dewey doubted Corrine could salvage the situation.
"Dad, should I apologize to Corrine?" Clarissa asked, worry evident in her voice.
"I'm concerned she might take drastic measures against us." Dewey pondered deeply for a while and then advised, "Why don't you contact Leah and see if she can help you? After all, this lawsuit began because of her." Clarissa pressed her lips together, her gaze dropping to conceal the coldness flickering in her eyes. Her feelings toward Leah had turned to sheer loathing. She recalled Corrine's warning. Despite knowing Corrine's tactics, Leah had still insisted Clarissa handle Corrine, clearly using her as a pawn. But despite being aware of the manipulation, what could Clarissa do? In a society dominated by power, the Holland family's reliance on external support was a necessity. Even with the knowledge that they were being exploited, they had no alternative but to comply.
"Then I'll call her now," Clarissa said, pulling out her phone to dial Leah's number.
gvlnovsis your storytelling haven At that moment, Leah was enjoying a spa treatment. The sight of Clarissa's incoming call made her frown slightly.
"Who is it?" Jocelynn asked curiously, noticing Leah's reluctance.
"It's Clarissa," Leah responded, her eyes gleaming with a trace of mockery.
"I thought I could use her to teach Corrine a lesson, but she's turned out to be an incompetent fool. She even dared to draginto this mess." "I suggest you tread carefully with Clarissa," Jocelynn, familiar with Clarissa's reputation, warned.
"Be wary of her interaction with Bruce." "I'm well aware of that," Leah affirmed.
That was why she had cto Pinetree City without notifying Bruce this time.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I'm curious, though. Why do you always target Corrine?" Jocelynn probed.
"Is it because she nearly married Bruce?" Leah sat up slowly, contemplating the question.
"Men are skilled at saying one thing and meaning another," Shec om responded. The content is on e novelenglish.net!
"They claim to have moved on from their exes, but their words oftenmask their true feelings. Only by eliminating Corrine can I ensure Bruce's thoughts are truly free of her." Jocelynn, stunned by the revelation, sat up abruptly.
"You believe Bruce still has feelings m for Corrine?" she asked he eyes wide with surprise.
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