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“I’m standing here just fine now,” Corrine said, facing Jules with a stoic expression.

Jules was visibly agitated as he stared at her.

“How did you handle things afterward?” he asked angrily.

Aliza’s vile tactics could not be ignored.

Even if Corrine forgave her, the Ford family would not.

They were intent on ensuring Aliza faced severe repercussions.

“Aliza is locked up by Nate now. You should ask him about the details,” Corrine responded, brushing past Jules indifferently.

Jules caught her arm, his eyes searching hers as suspicion flickered within.

“Could that woman be connected to Nate?” he asked, narrowing his eyes.

His voice carried a chilling undertone.

If Nate had betrayed Corrine, Jules was prepared to confront the entire Hopkins family to seek justice.

An unfaithful man did not deserve a favorable fate.

“That woman belongs to the Quinn family. Nate is ensuring my safety from their targeting, which is why he hasn’t handed her over,” Corrine exined.

“Isn’t that ideal?” Jules countered. “He handles the threats, and you stay safe. It sounds like you have everything. What more could you possibly need?”

Corrine was left speechless.

She pondered if all men subscribed to such skewed logic.

Was this simply about who did the job, and who reaped the benefits?

Elva had deliberately pitted Aliza against Corrine. If Corrine failed to set a firm example now, who knew what sinister schemes might be concocted in the future?

Moreover, since Corrine and Nate had resolved to tackle challenges together, she was determined not to let Nate bear the brunt alone.

She refused to hide behind him like a coward.

“Why do you seem so unhappy? Are you ming Nate for rescuing you?” Jules asked, noting Corrine’s somber mood. “That woman has no connection with Nate, and he’s going out of his way to protect you and address your grievances. Why hold a grudge against him?”

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He paused before adding, “Nate even offered you a heartfelt apologyst night. You should consider giving him a chance to make amends. Be careful not to push him away or let someone else take your ce. You might find yourself with no shoulder to cry on.”

Upon hearing this, Corrine lifted her chin proudly. “What’s mine can’t be taken away, and I won’t cling to what isn’t meant to be mine!” she responded confidently.

Jules studied her expression. “If that’s your stance, perhaps we should cancel Evelyn’s uing visit to our home,” he suggested. “It seems there’s no need to discuss your marriage to Nate after all.”

“What do you mean?” Corrine’s eyes showed a hint of anger.

Despite her quarrel with Nate, Corrine had never considered ending their rtionship.

“Grandpa would probably be the happiest to see you two at odds. Surely you understand his motives,” Jules responded casually.

Carl had always hoped that Corrine and Nate would part ways, preventing a union between the Hopkins and Ford families.

“I heard from Lnd that Grandpa nned to cancel his meeting with Evelyn and start scouting for eligible bachelors from other prominent families,” Jules added with a teasing smile. “He put a lot on the line for you, so please don’t let my efforts be in vain.”

Corrine gave him a wry look. “ying the martyr while benefiting from the situation, aren’t you?” she retorted.

Rachel, the darling of the Astley family, came from a background that made the Ford family’s wealth seem modest.

Had Rachel not harbored a secret admiration for Jules over the years and insisted on marrying him, the Astley family likely would have never interacted with the Ford family.fn727b The rightful source is f?ndnovel/fn727b

As such, the Fords would have never benefitted from the Astleys’ protection.

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