Chapter 1581:

Brook wielded power publicly, while Jayden pulled strings from the shadows. Neither man would bow to her wishes—she had burned those bridges long ago.

No matter which influential clan member she had seduced, none could sway Brook’s marriage decision.

Yet denial clouded Corrie’s judgment. She convinced herself that finding someone with greater authority than Brook would secure her place in the Owen family.

Unknown to her, the family’s power structure had shifted irreversibly.

Bitterness consumed Corrie. Her elevated position in her own family had earned her many enemies, protected only by her tenuous connection to the Owens.

If Brook ended things with her, those vengeful relatives would pounce, eager to witness her downfall.

After a moment’s calculation, Corrie steeled her resolve. Marriage to Brook was essential, regardless of his feelings. She would make it happen!

oblivious to her desperate schemes, having

our conversation,” he commanded. “Go attend to your

glance, Brook strode into the

hatred churned in Corrie’s chest. Her thoughts spiraled darkly. If he had claimed her long ago, she would never have sought comfort elsewhere. She was only human, with

eyes blazed as she glared at the lounge. “So Camille’s caught your eye?” she muttered venomously. “Dream of marrying

smile played across

lounge, Camille brightened

you’re back at last,” she cooed, reaching for him. “I missed you

assured her. “Don’t fuss so much—people

and Elyse’s bewildered expressions and flushed. “Don’t misunderstand,” she hastened to explain. “Brook’s usually

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exchanged meaningful glances, words failing

his watch. “Let’s chat a while longer before dinner,” he suggested. “It’s rare to

feel like having a drink,”

to study her

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