Chapter 1397

Ashlynn studied the dark expression on Corentin’s face and wondered if he was indeed the one who did it. What little hope she had was demolished the next instant when Corentin asked, “Is there a problem?”

Eddie’s expression darkened. “Are you trying to kill her? Are you sure that the Lloyds can bear the responsibility for this? Why is this man allowed in here to begin with? The Lloyds and the Hiltons are going to war over t-”

“Brother!” Marshall stopped him from continuing. Declaring war against the Lloyds would not benefit anyone.

Corentin did not seem bothered at all by the tension in the air. “You all heard what I promised old Mr. Hilton during his final moments, right?”

Ashlynn did not even need to struggle to remember, as Corentin had only said a few words in the room, he said, “Don’t worry. I won’t let anyone bully her, including me.”

Yet Meredith had slapped her across the face shortly after that.

“If I break my promise, I wonder if old Mr. Hilton could truly rest in peace.” Corentin used old Mr. Hilton as his shield and Eddie was instantly rendered speechless.

“You should remember that this is still a funeral if you respected

Hilton Family, slapping Ashlynn means that you are slapping me. If

they could not picture what he would

Hiltons had never been challenged to this

burnt wounds on

protest, knowing that Corentin was merely doing this for his own pride, not because she was that important to

day for Dad’s funeral. Let’s stop arguing. Brother, you

Eddie stormed off.

turned to look at

left with Beth and though Corentin did not

tell that Beth resented him and given the chance, she would do anything to

He

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