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?

Nate’s expression turned to ice. His gaze locked onto Judie, his presence suffocating. His tone was

I ask

finality, heavy as iron, and the atmosphere

flushing a deep crimson. The casual ease with which Nate dismissed her left her

Around her, hushed murmurs and amused glances pricked at her pride like a thousand tiny

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

said. Miss Holland is new here—she might not be

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

spared him a glance—just a look

sulked silently. So now, just because a woman was involved, Nate

stunned faces around him, Nate turned to Corrine. His voice, though softer,

Holland, would you care to accompany

a glance at Judie before averting her gaze,

don’t mind, I’d

the two walked off together, leaving an air

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