Chapter 1496:

After a weighted silence, Zack’s resistance crumbled. “I had those three cars investigated,” he confessed, choosing his words carefully. “The information points to one person behind it all: Dewey—Corrine’s father.”

The bombshell left Moses visibly stunned.

“Her own father?” he finally breathed, disbelief etched across his features.

A father targeting his daughter? What manner of hatred would drive a man to such cruelty?

From across the table, Cutler let out a bitter laugh, his eyes glinting with cold knowledge. “Anyone from Pinetree City could tell you about Dewey’s reputation. The man would sacrifice anything—or anyone—to get what he wants. If selling his daughter to his enemies secured his fortune, he’d have the paperwork ready before breakfast.”

The cruel assessment landed with uncomfortable clarity, painting a vivid picture of Dewey’s ruthless avarice better than any secondhand account ever could.

distance from the Hollands all these years. Who wouldn’t steer clear

the air as Corrine and

all eyes turning toward the newcomers. Zack shot Moses a meaningful glance—a silent command to keep their

caught the message

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steaming dishes arrived one after another, they ate and

from Corrine’s lingering shock or the night’s accident, their usual

The moment she disappeared,

eyebrows. “What’s going on? Did

usual script. Shouldn’t a heroic rescue be followed by gratitude

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