Chapter 655:

Inside, nestled against the soft fabric, lay a bracelet studded with an array of colorful gemstones. Under the light, they shimmered with mesmerizing brilliance.

“I came across this and thought it would suit you, so I bought it.” He noticed the slight crease in her brow. Before she could protest, he added in a soft voice, “It’s been a long time since we last saw each other. Consider it a gift—no obligations. Let me put it on for you.”

Corrine hesitated, pressing her lips together.

“Mr. Seymour—”

“Corrine,” he interrupted, his eyes searching hers.

“Must we keep up this formality? You used to call me Hodge, did you not?”

Without another word, she extended her wrist, allowing him to fasten

glowed even more brilliantly against her skin, the light dancing across them in delicate patterns. Hodge’s lips curved

“It suits you.”

The representatives from the four major families sat

Nate sat with effortless dominance—legs crossed, hands resting lightly on his knee.

decided to extend their influence into Lyhaton, there was little the other families could

ga ln o vels

Brighton Group, though seemingly smaller than the

empire. In many ways, Nate held the pulse of the local economy in

others exchanged wary glances, uncertain of what to expect. Only Quentin seemed unfazed, almost

sliding his phone across the

do you think of Hodge staying with

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