Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1739:

Her reluctance only fueled Corrie’s curiosity. Pretending to scan a work report, she probed casually, “What sort of rumors have been making the rounds? Has some juicy scandal slipped past my radar?”

Her assistant’s attempt at a smile came out more like a grimace, clearly wrestling with how to proceed.

Noting the discomfort, Corrie’s voice softened with false sweetness. “Oh, is this about some Brook-related drama? No need to tiptoe around it. Brook and I are on excellent terms—wedding bells are in our near future, actually.”

The assistant merely scratched her head, words failing her as she opted for diplomatic silence.

Later that afternoon, an HR representative materialized at Corrie’s office, having caught wind of her unexpected presence. “Corrie Bates, there’s a matter requiring your attention. Could you spare a moment in our office?”

Corrie initially dismissed it as routine business, but her assistant’s conspicuously averted gaze set off warning bells in her mind.

voice. “I’m in the

His face turned stone-cold. “I

But at

to my office, and

his voice, coupled with her assistant’s uneasy glance, sent

a sigh, she shut her laptop with a little more force than necessary and then pushed back her chair. Without another word, she followed him

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is no longer in charge—Jayden is. Second, I confirmed your dismissal with Brook this morning. He

in the room turned suffocating. Corrie scoffed, but her

me, I can show you our chat history. Besides, this decision was finalized by Jayden. Your name is on the dismissal list. Owen Group prides itself on fairness, so you’ll receive

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