Chapter 448:

“Mr. Ashton, I believe Mr. Archer deserves that apology more than I do.”

With that pointed observation, she laced her fingers through Nate’s and walked away.

Bruce remained frozen, his eyes narrowing almost imperceptibly at their intertwined hands. The gesture spoke volumes.

Moses and Zack hurried to catch up with the departing couple.

“Hey, Nate’s girl—” Moses caught himself, quickly amending, “Miss Holland, are you unharmed?”

He kept his voice low, mindful of the watching crowd. The less attention drawn to Corrine, the better.

Before he could finish, Nate’s piercing gaze settled on him.

“You may start calling her Mrs. Hopkins.” His voice carried an authority that brooked no argument.

blinked in surprise before breaking

“Of course. Mrs. Hopkins.”

apparent respect for Corrine

their connections to Independent Continent. Even Quentin had shown marked respect

minds.

the heart of

that man

Did you notice how

their caliber. Some mysteries are safer left

through the crowd, Calan approached the group with

Why had they never crossed his radar before? How had Corrine entered their

been donated by the esteemed guests in attendance. While nothing in the catalog seemed particularly remarkable, most attendees

the

of worthless junk are

his voice as sharp as

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