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She patted Jennie’s bruised cheek mockingly. “Don’t forget—I have your dear best friend in my grasp. One word from me, and she vanishes. Think carefully before you defy me.”

Upon hearing Corrie’s threat, the spark in Jennie’s eyes dimmed. She told herself she couldn’t afford to clash with Corrie just yet. No matter how much it stung, she had to hold her ground for now—her best friend’s life depended on it.

She couldn’t let her friend suffer.

Corrie, sensing Jennie’s resolve weakening, couldn’t help but smile inwardly.

She reached out and cupped Jennie’s face gently, her smile widening as she spoke. “Brook’s heading out of town on a business trip for a few days. I need you to figure out how to get Camille to meet me while he’s gone.”

Jennie hesitated, confusion flickering in her eyes. “I arranged to meet her… and then what?”

ask me? That’s not something you need to worry about.” She leaned in slightly, her gaze sharp. “I know how you are—a good person, who can’t bear to see her friend in pain. So here’s the deal: fulfill this simple request, and I’ll make sure your friend

the decision pressing on her. “What do you plan to do with Camille?” she asked, her voice barely above a

into a knowing smile. “That’s none of your business. Don’t worry, I’ve already shown you mercy by keeping you out of what comes next. So

stood up, her movements graceful, and returned to her seat. She picked up her coffee, savoring the aroma

like I’ve done worse. Sit down and drink the coffee I ordered

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stumbled to her feet, still reeling from the exchange. Slowly, she sank back into the chair, her hands wrapped around the cup,

wasn’t in the mood to enjoy her coffee; all she wanted was to leave. After a long pause, she finally spoke up, her voice low, “Have you

eyes gleaming with satisfaction. “You can

The weight of the situation was crushing her. She just wanted to leave, to get out of the suffocating room. But she knew Corrie wouldn’t let her go without drinking it. With a deep breath, she picked up the cup, her hand trembling slightly, and forced herself to gulp

hand. She didn’t wait another second. Grabbing her purse, she stood up

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