NovelUpdateChapter 626: Her gaze returned to Moses, and she couldn't help but notice the red polka-dotted shirt he wore—it struck her as oddly familiar.
She narrowed her eyes in thought before her gaze flicked to Karina, whose soft, affectionate look as she watched Moses told Corrine everything she needed to know.
A subtle, knowing smile curled at the corners of her lips.
So, these two were involved now? When had that happened? How had she missed the signs? While Corrine pondered, Moses, following the guidance of Carl and Quentin, settled into the seat next to her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Hey, Corrine." Moses slid into the seat beside her, his voice warm yet cautious, as if whispering a secret meant only for her ears. His gaze darted around, ensuring no one else caught wind of the exchange. But to the onlookers, that simple scene painted an entirely different picture.
Carl and Quentin, especially, shared a glance that spoke volumes-subtle, knowing, the kind of smile that hid more than it revealed.
Corrine, casually wielding her knife and fork, delicately sliced a mushroom on her plate.
"Is it just you today?” she asked, her tone light, not missing a beat.
Moses sighed, a little shrug of resignation in his shoulders.
"I asked Nate earlier, but he's not interested." At that, Corrine lifted an eyebrow, the faintest hint of a smirk crossing her face.
Discover new releases galnovals"I can see why," she replied, her voice rich with unspoken understanding.
As the two of them exchanged words, like an effortless waltz, Carl seized the moment to chin, his tone playful yet layered with meaning.
"Seems like you and Mr. Seymour are getting along pretty well, Corrine." Corrine's gaze flickered upward, locking eyes with Carl. She noticed the expression playing on his face-a mix of curiosity and something else, perhaps mischief. Her brows furrowed, and she set down her cutlery, about to speak when the organizer of the event, Henley, suddenly appeared, rushing over in a flurry.
"Ladies and gentlemen, an esteemed guest is about to arrive." An esteemed guest? Could it be someone from the Hopkins family of the Independent Continent? The heads of the four major families exchanged quick, knowing glances, and in one swift motion, they all rose to their feet.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Was there any mention of another distinguished guest attending today?" one of them asked, confusion tinged with curiosity.
"I didn't hear anything either," another replied.
"But if the heads of the four families are so eager, they must be someone important."
"I heard that at every business meeting, a special invitation is sent out. They say it's for a mysterious E! figure."
Whispers rippled through the crowd, the wealthy ladies rustling through their bags, applying makeup with the precision of artists, their hands moving as swiftly as the gossip.
In the midst of it all, Corrine remained a picture of calm composure like a stone in the stream, unaffected by the swirling currents around her. She turned to Moses, her voice low and laced with disbelief.
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