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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 cto 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.
Corrine’s eyes flicked toward him, calm and cool. “I have already decided to marry him. What is left to consider?”
There was no tremor in her voice. No hesitation. The engagement had already happened. Turning back was no
longer an option.
Taylor had expected her to say that. He knew Corrine well. But hearing it spoken aloud struck something raw
inside him. A knot twisted low in his chest. He stared at her, gaze lingering longer than it should have, his eyes
shadowed by something too complex to name.
Then, with a bitter smirk, he tipped his head back and drained the rest of his beer in a single pull—washing the
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtbitterness 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 find me.” His tone was casual,
but the promise was not. It hung in the air like an oath—solid and unwavering.
Corrine offered a faint smile. Not a word.
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By the next morning, both Corrine and Taylor arrived at Blue Core Technology—one after the other.
Nothing seemed out of the 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 louder with every passing hour.
Seven began to speculate in hushed voices if Corrine had slipped a hidden clause into the contract without
approval.
“| just want to know what clause was so enticing that he signed without blinking,” muttered Wendy Norris from
the management team—the swoman who had suggested organizing a welcoming committee. Her voice
sliced through the conversation like a blade. The others in the break room fell silent, eyes dropping to their
coffee cups.
She took a slow sip and then spoke again, her voice low and edged with warning. “Miss Holland is a clever one.
You all might want to tread carefully.”
With that, she walked away without so much as a backward glance. As soon as she was gone, the silence
shattered.
“What do you think she meant by that?”
“Nothing good, obviously.”
“She’s always had a way of stirring up .”
“Still... how did Miss Holland get Mr. Charles to sign that contract so quickly?”
“They cin this morning and locked themselves in the office. It's been hours now. Think they are... doing
something?”
A flurry of raised eyebrows and smirks passed around the room. Inside that soffice, far from the speculation,
Corrine and Taylor were laser-focused—on a video game.
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“Even now,” she replied coolly.
Taylor was speechless.
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“I'm getting swater,” she said, already heading toward the break room.
She brewed a fresh cup of coffee, its warmth curling into the air. Just as she turned to leave, movement caught
her eye—someone stood behind her. It was Wendy.
“Miss Holland, do you have a moment? Let's talk,” Wendy said, her tone smooth but far from friendly.
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