NovelUpdateChapter 808: Corrine, however, was caught off guard for a different reason. "What are you doing here?" she asked, her tone laced with surprise. Zeke ignored the question, studying her with quiet intensity before remarking with utter sincerity, "You look stunning tonight." For once, Corrine found herself at a loss for words.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Corrine, what are you doing here?" Karina's voice rang out, slicing through the air.
In that moment, amidst the tension of the scene, her voice was like a familiar melody, soothing and almost bringing tears to Corrine's eyes. Corrine forced a smile. "Mr. Cooper, I have smatters to attend to. Please excuse me." Without waiting for a response, she turned on her heel and walked away, leaving Zeke with no chance to speak. Karina had barely spotted Zeke before Corrine whisked her away, cutting short any chance for greetings.
Danna instinctively took a step forward, attempting to follow. "Hey..." But before she could take a step, Zeke moved in front of her, blocking her path like an immovable wall. His voice was deep, carrying an icy chill, sharp enough to send a shiver down one's spine. "She doesn't have tfor you right now. I suggest you don't waste your efforts." There was an unmistakable warning woven into his words, making Danna's heart tighten involuntarily. She bit her lip, her eyes dark with unwillingness. "What's your relationship with Corrine?" Corrine's abrupt departure had spoken volumes-there was a flicker of panic in her eyes. Danna suspected there was more to this connection than met the eye.
Zeke narrowed his eyes slightly, his sharp gaze like a dagger, dissecting her every reaction. Then, suddenly, the corner of his lips lifted into a smirk-mocking, unreadable.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe didn't bother answering. Instead, he simply turned and walked away, his men trailing after him like shadows. g☐☐☐ov- check it out! Meanwhile, Karina glanced at Corrine with a knowing grin. "Our Corrine hasn't lost her charm. You've already got men chasing after you." "Stop it!" Corrine hissed, scanning the surroundings nervously, wary that Nate might overhear.
Zeke's antics in Pinetree City had already sparked Nate's jealousy once. It had taken forever to pacify him. She wasn't eager to go through that ordeal again.
Seeing her reaction, Karina's grin only widened, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "Con! Spill the details."
"There's nothing to tell, just a misunderstanding," Corrine deflected, but Karina was relentless; pressing her until she had no choice but to give in.
Once Karina had the full story, she leaned back, arms crossed, and m stated matter-of-factly if it were it were me, I'd choose you too." There was no comparison between Callie and Corrine.
Even though Corrine had a different surname, the Ford family had doted on her and considered her the m heiress of the family. In both beauty and capability, she outshone Callie effortlessly. Anyone with an ounce of common sense would know who to choose-except Bruce, that fool.
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