Chapter 639:

She lingered on the outskirts, silently reveling in Corrine’s discomfort as the whispers grew louder. Watching her falter before the city’s elite was nothing short of satisfying.

Yet not everyone was eager to fan the flames. A few in the crowd, mindful of the Ford family’s power, tried to smooth things over.

“This isn’t worth the drama,” someone murmured.

“Why not just apologize and move on?”

“Exactly,” Judie sneered. Her gaze raked over Corrine with thinly veiled contempt.

“But how could Miss Holland possibly lower herself to apologize? She’s far too proud to ever bow.”

The message was unmistakable—Judie wouldn’t settle for anything less than Corrine’s complete humiliation.

And if Corrine gave in, it wouldn’t just be her pride that suffered. The disgrace would ripple through the Ford name, diminishing their reputation among Lyhaton’s elite.

on, the scandal would become the centerpiece of every

Judie’s attack was calculated—ruthless.

Corrine, unfazed, met her gaze with icy

mind apologizing,” she

have to kneel to hear

???? ??

Judie’s face vanished, replaced by a

gives you the right to act so arrogant,

Judie’s

sent a chill racing down Judie’s spine. Despite standing taller

her irritation and

blow this out of proportion, Corrine, but you did ruin my dress. If you take off your outfit and let me

tone was sweet, but the message beneath it was unmistakable: she was

slightly, her lips curving into a faint,

other people’s things. But I’m someone who values individuality.

Judie’s smile tightened.

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