Chapter 676:

“Of course,” Hodge replied, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. Then his gaze shifted, settling on Corrine, lingering as he took her in.

The change in atmosphere was almost tangible. Despite the sunlight streaming in from outside, an icy chill crept into the room, and the growing tension seemed to press down on everyone present.

Jules pinched the bridge of his nose and leaned in toward Corrine, lowering his voice.

“Do you not think Grandpa is unusually enthusiastic today?”

Corrine arched an eyebrow, meeting his gaze with a knowing look.

Of course, she had noticed.

The Seymour and Ford families had been close for generations.

Carl had never once entertained the idea of solidifying that through marriage. If that had been his plan, he would not have waited all these years.

Yet today, Carl’s warmth toward Hodge was unusual.

Had he suddenly changed his mind?

the thought, a familiar voice sounded from

“Mr. Carl Ford.”

of unease

gaze, unwilling to

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moment his voice cut through the air, the

with a composed,

may I have

over the space before Carl gave a slow nod and strode toward the

toward Corrine, whispering, “What do you think

her head,

you not go and find

scoffed, his lips twisting

going to

Corrine grinned.

not what elder

no witty comeback, Jules simply grabbed her hand and

are we going?” she

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