NovelBookChapter 622: The two old friends exchanged light jabs, their camaraderie clear as they caught up. Meanwhile, Corrine stood quietly off to the side, a nagging feeling in her gut that there was more going on with this gathering than met the eye.
"Corrine, don't just stand there. Go inside and join the crowd. There are plenty of promising young men here today." Quentin grinned, urging her on.
With Carl's encouragement, Corrine gathered her courage and stepped forward, making her way inside the estate.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was well-known among the city's elite that the Ford family had a young lady who bore a different surname, but the mystery surrounding her was as thick as fog. No one knew her name, nor had anyone ever glimpsed her face. For years, Carl had kept her hidden away, treating her with the utmost care, as though she were a rare jewel that no one was allowed to admire. His overprotection only deepened the intrigue, fueling whispers and speculations.
Now, with rumors circulating that the young lady might make an appearance at this business event, the crowd buzzed with anticipation, their eyes eagerly searching for the mysterious woman.
"She's already this late. Does she think she's too good to show up?" a voice mocked, cutting through the murmurs.
"Well, after all, she's not a true Ford. No matter how much her maternal family may coddle her, she'll never be a real member of the family," another voice added with a sneer.
"Do you think she's plain? Unremarkable, perhaps? Otherwise, why would Carl keep her hidden all these years?" cyet another voice, dripping with disdain.
The gossip floated through the air and landed squarely in Corrine's ears. She raised her gaze, her eyes narrowing as she recognized the last speaker-a member of the Seymour family.
L@TESS CHAPTEŘŞ în gal.co The Lyhaton Elite Business Meeting was an exclusive event organized by the Chamber of Commerce, a gathering for only the most influential members of the city's four major families, with no room for outsiders. Yet, those invited by the families were free to attend.
Judie Seymour had secured her invitation in just such a manner. Before the conversation could continue, Karina interjected sharply, her voice cutting through the murmurs, "If someone like you, with no real standing, dares to show up, why wouldn't she?” In an instant, all eyes turned toward Karina.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJudie sneered, curling her lips into a smile that failed to reach her eyes.
"Miss Brooks, you may be a true heiress, but of course, you wouldn't understand the struggles of those who aren't born into legitimacy." Her words, seemingly innocent, were laced with a sharp, veiled jab at Corrine.
Karina was about to respond, but then her gaze flickered to the entrance, her eyes widening in recognition. She froze for a moment before striding forward with purpose.
She reached Corrine and, with a low exclamation, whispered, “You actually came." Corrine arched a brow slightly, her lips curling into a faint smile.
"Grandpa thought it was tforto see the world."
Karina raised an eyebrow, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone.
"Is that all? Just seeing the world?" She leaned in, her expression turning serious.
"I've heard whispers that things in Lyhaton aren't as calm as they seem. Especially after the news of your grandfather's sudden spútalization e a few days ago. There's been a lot of unrest. Word is, the four major families might be on the verge of a power reshuffling. Everyone's scrambling to secure their positions. And the best strategy? Of course, marriage of convenience."
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