Chapter 633:

Before Corrine could respond, a soft yet insistent voice cut through the moment.

“That might not be appropriate, Mr. Hopkins.” All eyes turned toward Judie.

Her posture was stiff, but despite the weight of the stares on her, she pressed on.

“To be fair,” she added, forcing a polite smile, “Miss Holland is new here. She may not be familiar with the surroundings. However… there is a natural hot spring in the hills nearby, known for its therapeutic properties. If you don’t mind, Mr. Hopkins, I could take you there instead.”

Her voice was light, sweet—like a flower on the verge of blooming.

Hearing Judie’s words, the other ladies in the room couldn’t mask their scorn.

Tour the hot spring? Judie sure was eager, wasn’t she?

step forward, Nate’s expression turned to ice. His gaze locked onto Judie, his

I ask for

heavy as iron, and the

left her reeling. She had thrown herself

head, she bit her lip, forcing herself to endure the burning humiliation. Around her, hushed

to salvage the situation—for the sake of his family, if nothing else. With a forced chuckle, he

said. Miss Holland is new here—she might not be familiar with the place. To avoid disrupting your mood,

suddenly perked up, rubbing his hands together like a gambler sensing a winning streak. His eyes flicked toward

Nate barely spared him a glance—just a look of pure,

just because a woman

stunned faces around him, Nate turned to Corrine.

Holland, would you care to accompany

glance at Judie before averting

you don’t mind,

eyes of the crowd, the two walked off together, leaving an air of quiet speculation in their

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