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.

his promise to

supposed to be a simple nudge toward marriage had spiraled into a mess

he sat silently, pushing his

tiny bit of hope, Jordy tried to discuss the possible benefits of Brook and Corrie’s marriage. But Zoe quickly shut him down. The way Jordy was acting made

of there fast enough. Staying a moment longer would’ve been too much—he felt the

he first found out about Jordy’s affair with Corrie, he had imagined him to be a calculating genius, cool under pressure. But

himself to laugh. The sound filled the space, and soon,

when Jordy, of all people, showed

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energy on Jordy. After everything,

Brook, still shaking

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