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!

desperate schemes, having grown

he commanded.

glance, Brook strode into the

he had claimed her long ago, she would never have

Camille’s caught your eye?” she muttered venomously.

smile played across her

lounge, Camille brightened

you’re back at last,” she cooed, reaching

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

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

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Jayden exchanged meaningful

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

feel like having a drink,” Elyse

to study

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