Chapter 1694:

Corrine’s smile curved slowly. “So, you’re the heir of the Mendoza family in Nelting… A surprise, indeed.”

Within the Red Flame organization, where unity came from shared purpose, the members never cared about each other’s lineage or hidden influence. Ideals bound them together; that was all that mattered.

Over time, without ever digging into one another’s histories, they’d formed a bond that felt closer than blood—family born from the same dream.

“Lyhaton’s Ford family heiress?” Leif’s tone dipped, laced with a faint warmth.

Their eyes met in mutual recognition. Leif gestured toward a nearby stone bench. “It’s quieter here. Let’s talk.”

The gazebo in the garden might have offered a view, but sharp eyes had a way of noticing too much.

Franco had been wandering for some time before his eyes finally locked on the pair near the water’s edge. He didn’t approach. Closing in might alert them. So he stayed near the rockery, distant enough to remain unseen. The only problem was that he couldn’t hear their conversation.

From where he stood, he caught the moment Leif brushed the leaf from Corrine’s hair. His gaze narrowed.

role of casual friends, especially considering

brows, his

his phone, snapped a photo, and sent it to Nate with a short message: “What do you think their relationship

in confusion, he figured he might as well share the

that Franco had the chance to shake things up, he wasn’t about


the message vanished

Franco mumbled, sliding his phone back into his

fish food

took it without question, crossed her legs, and leaned over the water, scattering crumbs to the fish darting

into fiction with

had thought it would be difficult to see him again after their rushed goodbye

are you staying here?” Leif asked, watching her

paused, her

she’d return

hesitation, Leif arched an eyebrow. “What, not even married yet and

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