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?”

of this. Without another word, she extended her

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

“It suits you.”

tension. The representatives from the four major families sat deep in discussion, dissecting the shifting

dominance—legs crossed, hands resting lightly on his knee. His presence alone was

from the Independent Continent decided to extend their influence into Lyhaton, there

inspired by ga ln o vels

a different force altogether. The Brighton Group, though seemingly smaller

or traditional sectors, the Brighton name carried weight, standing on equal footing with the Ford empire. In many ways, Nate held the pulse of the local economy

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

the table. A

with Corrine? They would make a good

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