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.

appeared understated, the

no doubt

the type to fuss over details—he probably hadn’t even noticed they

chatting with others, Jules caught Corrine’s voice. He turned to her

asked,

on her lips. “If you can be here,

was uneasy. Tonight’s bidding

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

Mᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇs ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟs.ᴄᴏᴍ

eyes scanned the room, searching. “Where’s

something else,” Corrine replied casually,

slightly at

about to respond when a commotion stirred

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