Chapter 1641


Chapter 1641:

Corrine shot Taylor a flat, unreadable glance. “More laps? I’m afraid I’ll make you cry.”

He opened his mouth, but no words came.

Heartless. That was the only word for her.

Why did she only pull out this sharp edge when it came to him? Why not with Nate?

He forced a smile and stepped out of the car, quickly falling into stride beside her. “How about a drink?”

Corrine turned her head slightly, her eyes skimming over him. “Sure.” But instead of heading to a bar like most people might, they climbed to the rooftop of the hotel where Taylor had checked in.

They sat cross-legged on the concrete, a dozen beer cans between them, their silence as thick as the darkness surrounding them. Not a word passed for what felt like hours.

Then, without warning, Taylor broke the stillness. “Honestly, the Hopkins family is a mess. Are you really sure you want to get involved?” His brows furrowed, worry etched into his face as he studied her—watching closely, hoping to catch even the smallest flicker of doubt.

calm and cool. “I have already decided

in her voice. No hesitation. The engagement had already happened. Turning back was no longer

aloud struck something raw inside him. A knot twisted low in his chest. He stared at her, gaze lingering longer

pull—washing the bitterness down with it. “Fine,” he muttered. “I won’t say another word. Waste of breath anyway. Just… if anything ever happens, if you get stuck in something messy, you know where to

faint smile. Not


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Taylor arrived at Blue Core Technology—one after

ordinary. But the staff hadn’t forgotten how easily Taylor had signed the contract during yesterday’s meeting. Whispers had already begun to circulate, growing

in hushed voices if Corrine had slipped a hidden clause into the contract without

signed without blinking,” muttered Wendy Norris from the management team—the same woman who had suggested organizing a welcoming committee. Her voice

edged with warning. “Miss Holland

backward glance.

you think she meant by

“Nothing good, obviously.”

way of stirring up

Mr. Charles

themselves in the office. It’s

smirks passed around the room. Inside that same office, far from the speculation, Corrine and

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