Chapter 1582
Chapter 1582:
“I'm not blind, Corrine,” Jules responded. How could he overlook such a prominent item? Especially since Nate
had acquired the tiara for a hefty sum, earning him the label of a foolish spendthrift from many. Its opulence was
hard to miss.
“Can’t you see? The craftsmanship of these two hairpins and that tiara are strikingly similar,” Corrine asked, her
voice light but laced with a hint of sarcasm, as if to mock Jules’ carelessness.
Jules rubbed the back of his neck, unsure. “And what exactly does that imply?” The tiara had been fiercely
sought after due to legends claiming it hid a treasure map. Jules, however, had always been skeptical of such
fanciful stories and was quick to dismiss them.
Corrine turned to face the window, her hands clasped around the glass, eyes lost in the view of the meticulously
trimmed lawn. “I can’t shake the feeling that the arrival of the tiara, followed by the hairpins, is trying to guide
Jules furrowed his brow slightly at her words. “Do you suspect the Hopkins family has shidden agenda
concerning you?” If that were the case, it might explain Carl's strong opposition to the marriage. Historically, the
Ford family and the Hopkins family had never intertwined their affairs. And while the Fords were wealthy, their
resources paled in comparison to...
The vast fortunes of the Hopkins family—what could possibly be their interest in them?
“This is just a theory,” Corrine mused, placing her glass down and meeting Jules’ gaze. “Has there been any
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“Sure. Let's go.”
As they drove, the conversation turned to the lunch earlier.
“Did you pick up on anything unusual about the old man today?” Jules asked.
“Did you catch any of their conversation?” Corrine asked, arching an eyebrow as she turned to face Jules.
Her attention had been on the engagement gifts at that time, not the discussions in the private room. Yet, the
lingering tension during the meal was palpable, suggesting that the exchanges had been anything but cordial.
“I had stepped out for a smoke, remember?” Jules responded. “But that doesn’t mean we can’t find out what was
said.”
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