Chapter 1274:

Knowledge, after all, was power.

At her question, a flicker of amusement danced in Nate’s eyes. “Because the name Claude Lowell is nothing more than a mask. He is the third son of the Powell family from the Independent Continent.”

Recognition dawned in Corrine’s expression, her lips curving into a knowing smile.

Nate reached for her hand. “Are you joining me for dinner?”

“Let me inform my uncle first.”

Just as the words left her lips, her phone buzzed. Jayden’s name flashed across the screen.

She had barely answered when Nate leaned in, his lips capturing hers in a slow, deliberate kiss.

sounds filled the space between them, making Jayden’s voice on the other end sharpen with suspicion. His deep tone rose ever

“Corrine, where are you?”

on Nate’s chest, her eyes flashing with a mix of disapproval and

finally loosened his grip, he turned away, a glint of amusement dancing in his eyes, and walked toward the

Jayden’s voice cut through

there.” Hanging up, she exited the private room, only to run into Jayden

thing in mind—to get Jayden drunk under the guise of a celebration. Fortunately, he had played the part of a drunkard

the strong scent of alcohol lingered on him like

tuned for more

the smudged lipstick on her lips. His brows furrowed, his

Corrine leave with Claude earlier. Trapped by others, unable

was in now, his suspicions flared. He feared that Claude

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