Chapter 1609

Chapter 1609:

Zoe’s eyes lingered on him with a mixture of pride and affection. Among all the younger generation, Brook held a special place in her heart. He was more approachable than Jayden, more composed and perceptive than Greg or Debora.

Brook headed to the restroom.

At that moment, Jordy recalled the real reason he was supposed to meet Brook—to convince him to marry Corrie. But everything had gone sideways once Zoe got involved. Instead of securing the engagement, he was now left to negotiate its cancellation with the Bates family. The mere thought of it sent a pounding ache through his head.

“How could you just agree to end Brook’s relationship with Corrie?” Jordy asked Zoe. “Corrie and Brook aren’t married yet, but they’re financially tied. If their relationship ends, what happens to all that?”

Zoe retorted, “What’s your deal? Why are you so obsessed with the money? Shouldn’t Brook’s happiness come first? If he stays with Corrie, he’ll be miserable for the rest of his life!”

Jordy felt cornered.

Brook’s future happiness, but his promise to Corrie weighed just as heavily on

was supposed to be a simple nudge toward marriage

voice his frustration, he sat silently, pushing his food around his plate while Zoe

him down. The way Jordy was acting made no sense to her—how could he be so indifferent to Brook’s happiness? She didn’t hold back; a long, pointed lecture followed, each word sharper than

was over, Brook couldn’t get out of there fast enough. Staying a moment longer would’ve been too much—he felt the laughter

genius, cool under pressure. But now, he saw the truth: Jordy was just a coward, hiding everything from Zoe and too afraid

in his car, Brook finally allowed himself to laugh. The sound filled the space, and soon, tears

couldn’t help but imagine Corrie’s reaction when Jordy, of all people, showed up to call off the

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had wasted so much time and energy on Jordy. After everything, she was probably ready

shaking his

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