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?

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

I ask for your

heavy as iron, and the atmosphere tensed

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

she bit her lip, forcing herself to endure the burning humiliation. Around her, hushed murmurs and amused glances pricked at her pride like a thousand tiny

by Judie’s impulsiveness, knew he had to salvage the situation—for the sake of his family, if nothing else. With a forced chuckle, he

“there’s some truth in what Judie said. Miss Holland is new here—she might not be familiar with the place. To

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

barely spared him a glance—just a look of

a woman was

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

Holland, would you care to

at Judie before averting her gaze, her expression

don’t mind, I’d be happy

two walked off together, leaving an air of quiet speculation

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