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Jayden and Waldo were too shaken to say a word.

Corrine spoke up. "Grandpa, I was the one who asked my uncles to keep this from you. If anyone deserves punishment, it's me."

As she spoke, she held the ruler out to Carl, silently urging him to strike her instead.

"Don't be ridiculous!" Carl's expression darkened as he looked at the ruler with disdain

and tossed it aside without hesitation.

Corrine crouched down, resting her head lightly on Carl's lap. "Grandpa, please don't be mad.".

"But you're a young woman. How could you tolerate such disgusting slander?" Carl's voice still carried traces of anger.

Corrine's lashes quivered at his words, warmth spreading through her chest.

The unwavering trust of her family felt like an unshakable fortress behind her, giving her the courage to face any enemy.

slightly, and even in her gratitude, she didn't forget

“Grandpa, you know I never let these things bother me. Besides, my uncles have always

to cover for them." Carl remained

his sons. "What kind of uncles are you-letting Corrine take the fall

political bigwig,

one of the top lawyers of the world, also felt

their frustration, both men knew that when the Ford family's little princess suffered, they

moment they saw those vile words and indecent photos, they had been ready to storm the Ashton family's

his sons. "Get out of my

irritates me!"

two exchanged a silent look and quickly left

Ford mansion and, for once in a long

naturally-a rare luxury.

she dressed and

arranged by color and length, forming six neat rows. Some were even limited editions. And every

used to such

your current apartment," Leland informed her.

with his friends." Leland hesitated briefly before adding, "He also asked me to let you

playing at the corner of

had no choice but to oblige. She might as well lean into the role of a carefree rich

approached, Karina called. "Let's go out tonight! It's