Chapter 659:

“I will step out for a moment. Let’s talk later.”

She left the lounge and, by chance, ran into Hodge near the elevator.

“Corrine.”

She slowed, her expression polite but distant.

“Mr. Seymour.”

Hodge hesitated for only a second before speaking.

“I remember you loved The Count of Monte Cristo. A friend gave me two tickets, and I wanted to invite you.”

Corrine tilted her head slightly, cutting him off with a small smile.

“I never loved it. What I enjoyed was the revenge aspect. I like seeing people get what they deserve, like in a well-crafted thriller.”

tone remained firm but

I will be

Hodge stiffened.

“Boyfriend?”

His eyebrows shot up.

I

Corrine’s patience wore thin.

do not need to explain

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than the impulsive Jules. Yet, at that moment, the way he reacted made

losing ground, Hodge quickly tried

to know—what is he like? Does he treat you well?

crossing her face. Her voice, cool and detached, carried

really is none

The two families had maintained a cordial relationship over the

nothing substantial. Corrine had never gone

into near nonexistence. At this point, they were

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