NovelUpdateChapter 806: Danna, standing nearby, let out a sharp laugh. "Beauty fades, and affections wane. Corrine is merely a passing fancy, relying on her allure to keep his interest. But the day will cwhen he grows tired of her, and then— she'll be discarded like yesterday's news." The other women nodded in agreement, their voices brimming with derision. "Status should always match. A woman from her background? She could never be worthy of Mr. Hopkins." "So many dream of marrying into wealth, hoping to rewrite their fate. No matter how high Corrine soars, one day, she will fall-and when she does, the crash will be spectacular." Danna turned her attention to Leah, her gaze subtly narrowing. "Leah, aren't you close with Andromache? Haven't you ever had... dealings with Mr. Hopkins in private?" Born into privilege, these women had been raised with one unspoken truth: their existence was a transaction. Their families gave them wealth, and in return, they were expected to leverage marriage as a strategic alliance, a calculated sacrifice for the family's greater good.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFrom a young age, they had learned the bitter truth-love was the most fragile currency in the world. Better to anchor oneself to a powerful man than to place faith in fleeting emotions.
And in their eyes, Nate was nothing short of prgame-a prize they had been circling for years, hoping to stumble upon.
Danna refused to believe that Leah hadn't considered the idea of getting close to Nate.
The truth was, Leah had—if only for a fleeting moment. But Andromache's warning had been enough to douse that spark before it could catch fire.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStill, just because she had turned away didn't mean others would. If someone wanted to court disaster, that was their own business.
ŁATést Çh Ap¤¤яŞ ¡n GatnøvelŞWith that in mind, Leah's lashes lowered briefly, masking the brief flash of cold amusement in her gaze. When she looked up again, her face was a picture of innocence, a soft, almost angelic smile curving her lips. "Oh, my heart belongs to Bruce," she said sweetly. "Unlike you single ladies." Then, as if suddenly recalling something, she added, “Ah, speaking of which, I'll be announcing my engagement to Bruce at my birthday party. You must all ccelebrate with me." "Of course! We're the best of friends!" "You and Bruce make the perfect couple-a match made in heaven! We wouldn't miss it for the world."
Even as they spoke, their gazes ate. When flickered subtly toward Nate. When Danna saw him take a call and walk saw away, her lips curled slightly. She set down her wine glass and strode straight toward Corrine.
Corrine, sensing the sudden obstruction in her path, instinctively lifted her gaze, locking eyes with 1 Danna's unmistakable hostility. Her brow arched. She had no recollection of ever crossing paths with this woman. Where was this animosity coming from?
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