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!

her desperate schemes,

our conversation,” he commanded.

a backward glance, Brook strode into the

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

lounge. “So Camille’s caught your eye?” she muttered venomously. “Dream of marrying

played across

lounge, Camille brightened at

at last,” she cooed,

gathered her close. “I’m fine,” he assured her. “Don’t fuss so much—people will

she hastened to explain. “Brook’s usually very capable. I’m just

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and Jayden exchanged meaningful glances,

watch. “Let’s chat a while longer before dinner,” he suggested. “It’s rare to have everyone together—enjoy

like having a drink,” Elyse

turned to study

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