Chapter 1570
Chapter 1570:
Karina lifted her chin, undaunted. “So what if | am new to this?”
Moses raised an eyebrow. “Calling in reinforcements already?” Without waiting for a response, he turned toward
the sofa, where Nate lounged with an arm draped lazily across the backrest. “Nate, get over here and back me
up.” Moses arched one brow at Karina, a slow smirk forming, his eyes glinting with a playful challenge.
With both Corrine and Nate now seated as tactical aides, the greached a fever pitch. Moses and Karina were
electric—competitive, sharp, and laughing far too often for anyone else’s comfort.
“Unbelievable,” Maxwell muttered, flinging his cards down in frustration. He glanced from Corrine to Nate like
they were ssort of sorcerers. “Are you two secretly card-counting prodigies or something?” How else could
they guess the outcomes so precisely?
Cutler leaned back in his chair with a sigh of defeat, rubbing a hand over his face. “A straight flush or a full house
every time? | am starting to think this is rigged.” He reached for his drink and drained it in a single go.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNate checked the tand stood up. “It is getting late. We should leave.” Without waiting, he reached for
Corrine’s hand and guided her out of her seat.
Moses frowned, still itching for another round. “Con, it isn’t even midnight. One more hand.”
But Nate did not even glance back. His hand remained wrapped around Corrine’s as they headed straight for the
door, their pace unbothered by the calls behind them.
Just as they exited the private room, Zack and Rowan arrived at the door.
“Heading out already?” Rowan asked, his voice cutting through the hallway. His eyes flicked to Nate, and then
lingered on Corrine, unreadable but sharp with curiosity.
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At first, Rowan had written her off as just another one of Nate's inner circle. But something tugged at his
thoughts now. Corrine seemed different—worthy of more attention. Especially considering Braylynn’s condition in
the ICU—something that had everything to do with Corrine.
Rowan straightened his shoulders and offered a thin smile. “Miss Holland. We meet again.”
Corrine gave a slight nod. “Mr. Larson. It has been a while.”
Naturally reserved, she wasn’t the type to gush over brief acquaintances. Still, out of deference to Nate, she
responded with polite civility.
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“You two talk. | will wait in the car.”
Without another word, she turned on her heel and walked off, disappearing around the corner.
After she left, the corridor grew quiet,
save for the soft flick of a lighter.
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