Chapter 537:

Although Enzo’s words were cut short, everyone understood what he was trying to say.

He had never denied Jayden a single opportunity. Rather, Jayden had chosen to leave the company of his own volition, to satisfy his own interests and ambitions.

Given the volatile dynamics that had always existed within the Owen clan, it was no surprise that they took Jayden’s betrayal to heart.

And so, shortly after Corrie finished her speech, the conversation turned into a whole other session of rebuke and castigation aimed solely at Jayden.

“You’ve done well,” Enzo remarked as he watched his plan unfold. “I will reward you later.”

“Thank you!” Corrie beamed. Now that she had secured his approval, she walked toward Brook in high spirits.

Brook did not share her enthusiasm, however. He looked quite sullen.

His sour expression immediately doused her good mood.

“What are you making that face for?”

“Come here.” Brook pulled her over to a quiet, secluded spot. “How the hell did you find out about Jayden’s secret?”

stay out of my affairs and

his upper lip curling in disdain. “I can’t believe an outsider like you is acting more like an Owen than me.” His tone was low and menacing when he added, “You are

only rolled her eyes. “Please. You don’t have what it takes to rise among the ranks. I am so much more capable than you can ever hope

his rage. “Enough nonsense! Is it true that Jayden wants to cut

for a second, but she maintained her composure. “Why are

past you. After all, anyone would have no qualms about lying through their teeth as long as it gets them

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snapped, “Why

her back in open

Corrie felt a chill down her spine. She squared her shoulders and scoffed one last time before

the hall and happened to run into

glasses and looked to be gentle and almost scholarly. Even so, Corrie found herself shifting in unease as his eyes fell

or intimidating, but there was something formidable about his aura, something that made the air around

girlfriend?” the man asked by way of

that’s right. My

hors d’oeuvre and continued in a casual tone, “You’re quite something, aren’t you? Jayden used to be the only

not to be too selfish, but he never listened to my warnings. We eventually broke up, and

hearing this, his eyes narrowing slightly. He scrutinized Corrie for a brief moment, and when he

the two of you would have been the apple of Enzo’s eye. But now, you are involved with Brook, whose talents are

His words struck Corrie.

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