Chapter 1589:

All day long, she had bottled up her frustration because of Camille, but now her patience had snapped like an overstretched string.

Who did this woman think she was, using her allure to climb the ranks, and yet daring to challenge her authority?

Corrie’s eyes lingered on Camille’s youthful features, her gaze brimming with envy. Camille was younger, sure—but so what? Once upon a time, she herself had been far more radiant than Camille.

Brook, rising from his seat, broke the tense silence. “It’s alright. Let her say what’s on her mind.”

Corrie snorted in derision before storming out of the room, her heels echoing like a gavel striking judgment.

Elyse frowned. “Do you think she’ll try to hurt you?”

Brook chuckled softly. “She wouldn’t dare. She’ll just let off steam and hurl complaints my way.”

cradled in his hand, spoke with a calm detachment. “Don’t underestimate her. She’s teetering on the

paused briefly, then added with emphasis, “Remember our plan. We can’t afford for her

fumble this. If she

out of the room,

clicked shut, Elyse let out an exasperated sigh. “This dinner

composed, reassured her, “It’ll all

attention to Camille, he asked pointedly, “What about you?

face betrayed a

her reaction, leaned forward with curiosity. “Wait a second—didn’t

darting between Elyse and Jayden, as if

for

offered a calm explanation. “I asked Brook to find someone who could convincingly play the

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