Chapter 1769:

Corrie held her stare for a long moment—then, to everyone’s surprise, she laughed. “Since you’ve come all this way, why not stay? I could always use more… guests.”

Elyse’s smirk was razor-sharp. “Oh? Kidnapping me too? Be my guest.”

She took a step back. “Though, I hope you have enough room—you might need to kidnap a few more people.”

As if on cue, the doors of two cars behind her swung open. Brook and Jayden stepped out.

Corrie’s confidence shattered like glass. She burst out, her voice nearly a shriek, “How did you even find this place?! This is my family’s territory!”

Camille smirked, tilting her head with unmistakable arrogance. “Shocked, aren’t you? This is all thanks to me. I told you not to mess with me—the price of crossing me is more than you can afford.” Positioned behind Brook and Jayden, she folded her arms, radiating satisfaction. Her eyes gleamed with triumph, and the sheer delight in her expression made it clear she was reveling in the moment.

remained frozen in confusion. A tremor ran through her as she turned to Brook. “How… how did you

wrapping her in a reassuring embrace. “Because I knew you had no choice,” he murmured. “You don’t have to be

sting prickled her nose, and her vision blurred with unshed tears. “But… how did

never plays fair and always resorts to underhanded tactics. Since you were in her grasp, it wasn’t hard

smile. “And second…

Jennie blinked, utterly lost.

gestured toward the elegant ruby brooch fastened to her chest. “That brooch of yours? It’s not just jewelry—it’s

now on

Jennie’s face, the weight of it crashing

tried dropping hints, hoping you would confide in me, but you were too afraid. I didn’t want

“Corrie has my best friend under her control. I

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