Chapter 1444:

But blind obedience had dulled her strength. Now, that obedience was fading, replaced by something else—confidence, though tinged with defiance.

He still hoped she would listen to him tonight. If not, he might have to force her hand.

Leaving Dewey behind, Corrine walked slowly toward Jules, but Rachel spotted her first.

Rachel approached with a cheerful smile. “Corrine, you’re here too!”

As a newcomer to Lyhaton, Rachel often felt out of place. Tonight’s banquet, filled with unfamiliar faces, was no different—tiring and dull. But seeing Corrine brought her some comfort.

Corrine smiled, her gaze drifting to Rachel and Jules. She quickly noticed the clever coordination in their outfits.

The design on Jules’ tie and the color of his pocket square perfectly matched Rachel’s dress.

understated, the coordination

had no doubt Rachel was

fuss over details—he probably

Jules caught Corrine’s voice. He turned to her with a

Jules asked, “What brings you

her lips. “If you can be here, why

but he was uneasy. Tonight’s bidding

the same space—each backed by immense power and wealth. It was a storm, and he didn’t

Mᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇs ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟs.ᴄᴏᴍ

eyes scanned the room, searching.

handling something else,” Corrine

frowned slightly at her

about to respond when a commotion stirred

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