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!

to her desperate schemes, having grown

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

glance, Brook strode into the

Corrie’s chest. Her thoughts spiraled darkly. If he had claimed her long ago, she would never have sought

the lounge. “So Camille’s caught your eye?” she muttered venomously. “Dream of marrying her, do you? Well, I’ll ensure

sinister smile played across her lips

the lounge, Camille

last,” she cooed, reaching for him.

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

Jayden and Elyse’s bewildered expressions and flushed. “Don’t misunderstand,” she hastened

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Jayden exchanged meaningful glances,

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

having a drink,” Elyse

turned to study her

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