NovelUpdateChapter 811: She didn't believe for a second that she possessed any irresistible charm that could make Zeke fall for her at first sight. Nor did she think there was anything about her that could captivate him so deeply, so unwaveringly. Besides, nothing about Zeke's demeanor suggested he was the kind of man to be utterly besotted.
For a fleeting moment, Corrine even suspected that Zeke and Jules were conspiring to make her life difficult. But then she reconsidered-Jules had benefited from Nate's generosity. It was unlikely Jules would betray Nate. Yet, Corrine found herself unable to fathom Zeke's persistence, as if letting go of her was simply not an option. She had always assumed that, of all the men in the world, only Nate would prove impossible to handle. And now, here was Zeke, another unshakable force in her life.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWas fate playing scruel joke on her? Resting her chin on one hand, she continued flipping through the catalog, frustration evident in her furrowed brows.
Beside her, Karina-always the mischief-maker-leaned in with curiosity. "Mr. Cooper, may I ask you a question?" Zeke, knowing her relationship with Corrine, responded with an air of polite indulgence, "Please do, Miss Brooks." "What was the moment? The turning point that made you fall for Corrine at first sight?" Everything in life boiled down to timing, place, and circumstance.
Zeke toyed with a lighter, the silver glint catching the dim glow of the room. His long, slender fingers moved with practiced ease, yet his expression was unusually serious. "It wasn't love at first sight," he said at last. "It was something I had planned for a long time." Explore new stories galKarina's interest piqued instantly. "So you've known Corrine for a while?" Zeke didn't answer right away. Instead, his gaze fell on Corrine, as if waiting for her to speak first.
Noticing his lingering stare, she met his eyes with puzzlement. There was no recognition in them. Nothing feigned-just pure, genuine confusion.
Zeke's frown deepened. "You don't remember me?" His voice held a note of something unreadable, an irritation laced with a hint of disappointment.
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The question landed like a stone dropped into still water, sending ripples through the and Corrine were taken aback.
Corinthe Xoom. Both Karina Corrine stared at Zeke. Had they met before? But if they had... why couldn't she recall it?
As if orchestrated by fate itself, their prolonged eye contact was caught by apother pair of eyes-Nate's.
From the moment Zeke and Corrine had begun their conversation, Nate had been keeping a close watch.
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