Chapter 453:

Callie wilted under Chelsea’s stern warning.

“I understand, Aunt Chelsea.”

Though Chelsea recognized the lingering displeasure in Callie’s tone, the urgent need to counsel Corrine took precedence.

Upon Corrine’s return to the banquet hall, Moses and Zack naturally gravitated toward her. Their small group settled in the resting area, quickly becoming the focal point for the other guests.

Despite sharing the same physical space aboard the cruise, an invisible barrier separated their intimate circle from the rest of the attendees. The onlookers’ gazes on Corrine carried a potent mixture of envy, resentment, and raw jealousy, none more so than Leah’s.

Leah’s mind churned with bitter incomprehension at Corrine’s apparent hold over Nate. She had anticipated that Corrine’s exile from the Ashton family would finally provide the opportunity to diminish her inherent grace and dignity. Instead, Corrine had emerged more radiant than ever.

The thought burned— how dare this woman of humble origins claim such privilege?

hers? Her fingers tightened around

observed coolly, swirling her wine. Corrine’s eyebrow lifted slightly as she followed Karina’s

a gentle smile,

like a physical blow, as she simply resumed her conversation with her companions. Leah’s fingers clenched around the glass, her teeth grinding together in

a welcome distraction for Leah, whose eyes

been

almost imperceptibly, withdrawing

a slight stomach upset this evening,” she mumbled, the excuse transparent to anyone who knew

harbored neither curiosity nor concern about its

your brother’s words?” Leah

quiet huff carried

corporate matters that he barely

have a solution,” Leah purred, malice gleaming in her

suspicion

exactly are you

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