NovelUpdateChapter 642: It was a veiled warning as well as a sincere suggestion.
But Judie, bolstered by the crowd's support, chose to ignore it.
Among the spectators, Callie remained silent, but she wasn't blind to the storm brewing.
The Ford family men were fiercely protective of Corrine.
If word of this incident reached them, the consequences would be catastrophic.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWorse, it could strain the relationship between the Ford and Seymour families.
And if that happened, the blwould land squarely on Judie's shoulders.
Callie sighed.
"How about this? I'll have someone from the stubring over a gown for you right away. No need to let this ruin your day." But Judie scoffed.
"And what if I say no?" A voice, low and ice-cold, sliced through the air.
"Then we'll see if your family is willing to sacrifice their future for you." The crowd froze.
The air turned thick, suffocating, as every head whipped toward the source of the voice.
Nate.
He stood there, his presence alone enough to drain the color from their faces. Their expressions stiffened, panic flickering in their eyes.
No one had expected him to appear-let alone take Corrine's side without hesitation.
He didn't need to raise his voice. The man exuded an intimidating aura.
It was nearly impossible to meet his gaze.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe weight of his stare pressed down on the crowd, thickening the tension in the air to an unbearable degree. Corrine, momentarily stunned, stared at him.
Wasn't he supposed to be in a meeting? Beside her, Karina nudged her shoulder, barely containing her amusement. A slow grin spread across her lips. "Well, well. Looks like your knight in shining armor has arrived." Her gaze flickered back to Judie, eager to see how the cunning little schemer planned to talk her way out of this one.
Judie couldn't move, couldn't breathe. The moment she laid eyes on Nate, it felt as if a bucket of ice had been dumped over her, seeping deep into her bones.
Her lips parted, trembling as she choked out, "M-Mr. Hopkins..."
Nate approached Corrine, wearing a black shirt with the sleeves rolled just enough to reveal his strong forearms and the gleam of an expensive watch.
The atmosphere shifted the moment he arrived. A heavy silence settled over the area, thick and oppressive, making it hard to breathe. His pace was unhurried, yet each step landed like a hammer on the hearts of those present.
Fearing the repercussions for their families, all eyes turned to Judie.
If anyone held enough status to defuse the situation aside from ve Nate himself and Corrine-it was her.
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