NovelUpdateChapter 709: "Miss Holland, you have an uncanny ability to read people." Corrine met her gaze with quiet confidence.
"I simply know how to offer the right suggestion when someone is at a crossroads." Willa's expression softened, genuine appreciation glimmering in her eyes.
"In that case, I look forward to your masterpiece, Miss Holland." "You won't be disappointed," Corrine assured her with an elegant smile.
After seeing Willa off, Corrine and Karina returned to the office. Karina strode to the caband retrieved a beautifully wrapped box, mischief glinting in her eyes as she handed it over.
Corrine raised an eyebrow.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"What's this?" "A functional outfit I picked just for you." Functional... outfit? Corrine was confused.
Corrine instinctively lifted her hand, fingers brushing over the delicate wrapping, ready to peel it open.
But before she could, Karina's hand lashed out like a striking whip, swatting her away.
"Ah-ah! The best surprises are saved for last. No peeking." A subtle unease coiled in Corrine's chest.
She studied Karina's expression, then asked cautiously, The true source: gVlnov "Are you sure it's a surprise?" It wasn't that she doubted Karina's good intentions—just that her surprises had a history of being more shocking than delightful.
"Relax," Karina reassured her with a confident grin.
"I picked this out just for you. It's guaranteed to be your trump card." Corrine wasn't entirely convinced, but she took the package nonetheless.
As she exited the studio, Karina strolled beside her, shadowing her to the door.
Outside, Nate leaned against the sleek black car, arms crossed in his usual effortless cool.
Karina smirked and nudged Corrine playfully.
"Well, well. Looks like you've got yourself a VIP escort." Corrine opened her mouth to respond, but before she could, her phone buzzed.
Jules.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe answered, and his deep, laid-back voice poured through the receiver.
"Everything's taken care of."
Corrine's brows arched slightly, a cool, unreadable gligt flickering in her gaze “Needto walk you through the next step?" Jules chuckled.
"No need. Just sit back and watch."
The call ended, and without another word, Corrine slid into the car? M heading strain straightf t for Celtis Estate.
Later that night, after a refreshing shower, she stepped into her walk-in closet, absently toweling off her En? damp hair. Her eyes landed on the unopened box from Karina, and she stopped.
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