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Chapter 217 Choosing Love Over Loyalty

Karina was not intimidated by Corrine's cold aura, well aware of her refusal to simply

swallow an insult or suffer silently.

Nevertheless, she maintained a differing stance. "Directly pushing the Ashton family into bankruptcy might be the more effective approach," Karina suggested,

her gaze

fixed on Corrine with resolve.

Anger flared within Karina at the thought of the disloyal Ashton family.

Without Corrine's crucial intervention three years ago, the Ashton family would have likely disappeared from Lyhaton.

Indeed, Corrine's actions had been vital in establishing the Ashton family as a new power within Lyhaton's elite.

As the saying goes, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." However, the Ashtons had not

only failed to show appreciation but had actively opposed Corrine.

Corrine responded with a laugh, "Self-destructive actions are hardly productive."

remained unresolved issues

to

eyebrow arched, and she flashed

"Coffee break?

replied. "Having the freedom to set my own

abundantly clear to her after she took over

elevator, descending

exiting, they were unexpectedly greeted by

turning to Corrine with

been

responded, "Has he really been

Matias answered, "Yes, he has been here,

parking

Matias to where the black

the dimly lit area.

her attention, and he gradually

sharply chiseled features came into

and penetrating, commanded attention effortlessly and seemed to steal the

eyes lit up with a mix of excitement and curiosity driven by the unfolding drama. Yet, when she locked eyes with Nate, it was as if

robbing her of breath for a

started uncertainly,