Chapter 469:

Shawn had always seemed larger than life, the embodiment of power and control. It was inconceivable that he would stoop to having such a foolish woman as his mistress.

Determined to stop her runaway imagination, she asked directly, “Since when did the Norris family have someone like that?”

Ailyn, catching the flicker of curiosity in Carrie’s tone, straightened with triumph. For once, it seemed, Carrie’s interest had shifted to her husband. Ailyn allowed herself a smug pause before revealing, “He’s Kristopher’s uncle—Cory.”

Ailyn smirked. Even Carrie, who was typically detached, seemed to feel drawn into the web of gossip. After all, power like that cast an irresistible shadow. This was all due to her man reaching the pinnacle of Orkset.

Carrie was struck dumb.

Just then, having heard, Camille strolled into the shop. “What? Ailyn, why on earth would you settle for an old man?” Camille planted herself squarely in front of Carrie, her expression dripping with disdain as she appraised Ailyn.

momentarily startled, quickly recovered. She placed a hand theatrically on her chest

so bold—what happened to the quiet girl from school? You nearly scared me to death! And old man? Please! Cory is

from college. I’ve grown out of high school crushes and fleeting flings, thank

to the whispered rumors about Cory’s wandering eye, orchestrated marriage, and supposed indiscretions. She never imagined one of her former classmates would

sized up Ailyn. Despite the designer labels that screamed luxury, there was no denying her

“Camille, let me ask you—are

chair beside Carrie and dropped into

Ailyn and added coolly, “If I recall, Cory

chuckled. “Maybe you’re just bitter because you

family’s pretty well-off too, aren’t they? Better hope your future husband doesn’t end up like Cory—disinterested and disloyal. Or maybe you should aim for someone like Carrie’s husband. At least

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