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.”

remained

will be

Hodge stiffened.

“Boyfriend?”

His eyebrows shot up.

I not

Corrine’s patience wore thin.

do not need to

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carried himself with an air of composure—far steadier than the impulsive Jules. Yet, at that

ground, Hodge quickly tried to regain his

wanted to know—what is he like? Does he treat you well? And… how long

her face. Her voice, cool and detached, carried

really is none

just Quentin’s grandson. The two families had maintained a cordial relationship over the

never

nonexistence. At this

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