Chapter 1445:

No name was mentioned, but Carl immediately understood.

His expression darkened as he looked at Corrine, a quiet warning in his eyes. He exhaled and said, “Stick close to me later.”

But before he could finish, another stir rose from the staircase.

Everyone turned toward the second floor.

Under the gleaming lights, Nate descended the stairs, followed by four men.

Right behind him were Jonathan, a scarred man, and two others in their thirties.

Jules leaned toward Corrine, lowering his voice. “The one with the scar works for Claude. The other two—Cutler Robinson from the northern district, and Maxwell Singh from the western district—run both legal and shady businesses. Big players.”

Corrine nodded slightly, her eyes reflecting quiet understanding.

them, the chatter

The Hopkins leader from the

up in public. What’s he doing here?

year’s bidding war won’t be

said aloud, “Mr. Hopkins is quite something. Any family whose daughter catches his eye is blessed.” Just like that, the

to how many of their own daughters remained unmarried. The wealthy crowd subtly competed, almost ready to offer their daughters on

and a slight frown appeared on her face. Hearing people discuss Nate as

in

a quiet sigh. “If you were

the rest

Rachel said with a

honest, I think you and my cousin would

her heart warming at

her mood, it felt like the kindest praise Rachel

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