NovelTrueChapter 1602
Chapter 1602:
Upon reaching the private room, Corrine slipped away to the restroom to collect herself instead of going inside
directly.
As she emerged, fate arranged an encounter with Rachel at the doorway.
Rachel embodied sophistication in her impeccable designer ensemble, complemented by a cream leather bag
that hung from her slender wrist. Every precise movement spoke of refined elegance, while her sleek hair, styled
ina...
Rachel's structured bun, with one rebellious curl framing her face, added a hint of calculated whimsy.
Noticing Corrine, Rachel floated toward her with warmth. “Corrine, | feared you wouldn't join us.”
She linked her arm through Corrine’s and guided her down the hallway toward the waiting private room.
Their similar ages created an effortless rhythm to their conversations. During Rachel's uncomfortable moments
at the Ford residence, Corrine’s friendly chatter had been a welcrespite, fostering a sense of connection that
Rachel cherished.
When Rachel had decided to marry into the Ford family, she was pursuing a love she had nursed quietly for
years. She expected little acknowledgment from Jules, yet even the briefest word from him could illuminate her
mood for days. Most days, Jules remained frustratingly impenetrable, his responses as forthcoming as granite.
During Rachel's last visit to the Ford Mansion to see Corrine, Jules had unexpectedly cut short his meetings and
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtreturned home. Rachel knew instinctively this rare occurrence stemmed from something Corrine had mentioned.
From her initial introduction to the Ford household, she had observed how Corrine’s opinions carried
extraordinary influence throughout the estate, and how Jules particularly treasured his cousin with unmistakable
devotion.
Their conversation flowed uninterrupted as they glided into the private room. Inside, several men lounged
together, wisps of smoke curling above their heads as they exchanged casual remarks.
Rachel caught Nate's penetrating gaze fixed on her linked arm with Corrine. She hastily released her grip and
greeted the men with practiced deference.
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This moment marked Corrine’s first face-to-face encounter with Franco, a man she had previously known only
through the lens of investigation.
He wore a white shirt with a casually unbuttoned collar, one leg crossed over the other.
The man commanded attention with his sharp features and piercing eyes, noticeable even at first glance.
Studying her intently, Franco matched Corrine’s observant gaze with his own. Their eyes met across the room,
yet Corrine displayed perfect composure, responding with a confident smile and slight nod.
At that moment, Nate appeared beside her, casually claiming her hand. “This is...”
“Franco Astley, one of Rachel's uncles.”
“Hello, Mr. Astley, | am Corrine
Holland,” she replied with natural
grace. Briefly, Franeg'g ter om
expresdIor doftened as his gaze
lingered on Corrine’s face. “We are all
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Instantly, both Franco and Nate turned sharp glances in his direction.
With exaggerated care, Maddox sat
up, extinguished his cigar, and m
adjusted his collar, Joy tie Stern
|GOKS?- Pare abandoning
formalities, shouldn't we be
consistent?” he challenged. The
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the latest chapter there!
Franco cast an expressionless glance at him while taking a deliberate sip of coffee. “It has nothing to do with
you.”
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