Chapter 1630:

“Mr. Cooper, I will give you time to think it over.” Corrine rose gracefully, brushing nonexistent dust from her skirt as she prepared to leave.

But just as she turned, his voice cut through the air. “I will have someone draft a contract for you later.”

Corrine paused, then looked back at him sideways, eyes cool and composed. “Not even going to sleep on it?”

There was no surprise in her gaze. It was clear—she had counted on this outcome. Even his swift agreement was part of her calculation.

Zeke met her eyes, the corner of his mouth lifting. “Why hesitate when the odds favor me? But let me be blunt. Riverveille is not a sanctuary. It is a city built on smoke and broken promises. A single misstep, and you will find yourself ruined. You are making bold guarantees… I wonder if you can truly keep them.”

Corrine did not flinch. “Now that you are my ally, I have every reason to ensure you suffer no losses.”

back. Zeke’s gaze followed her silhouette until it disappeared from view. His

flick of his lighter, he lit

too perceptive, far too quick to see through his defenses. And that intrigued him more than he

at the corner of his mouth and pulled out his phone.

is where magic

Jules sat in a sleek glass conference room, one leg crossed over the other, chin resting on his hand. He spun a pen lazily with his

a firm in Mochye. Their


unavoidable complications, but as luck would have it, the Charles delegation

hand to pause the presenter. He then stood and stepped outside to take the call. “What is it?” His voice

tonight?” Zeke’s tone held

at his watch. “Fine. You pick the

I

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