NovelFastChapter 1387: "Rumors do not appear out of thin air. There must be struth to them." "They say Ford Group has had Lyhaton under its thumb for years, propped up by political strings. Who knows what happens behind the scenes?" The atmosphere turned thick with whispers and sideways glances. Corrine becthe silent epicenter of their speculation. Delight and anticipation stirred beneath the surface-competitors savoring what looked like the beginning of her downfall.
Natasha's patience snapped. She rose slightly in her seat, voice sharp and laced with disdain. “When one dog begins to bark, the rest follow without reason. Looking around, the resemblance is uncanny." The insult hit like a slap-subtle but unmistakable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFor a brief moment, the murmuring ceased. Faces flushed. Eyes darted.
Then Corrine's voice rang out again, calm but firm. "In matters like this, evidence is everything. And considering your reputation for precision, Mr. Hopkins, I assyou have something solid to support such accusations?" Bryant said nothing. He took a long, unhurried sip of his coffee, eyes narrowing as he watched her—his silence louder than words, his smirk curling like smoke on the rim of his cup.
A middle-aged woman seated to the right suddenly broke the silence. “Miss Holland, with your talent and potential, there is no doubt you will take Ford Group to greater heights. But before that, one must learn to keep both feet on the ground, steer clear of opportunism, and above all, refrain from harming the interests of others." Corrine's patience thinned like melting ice. Her tone dropped to a chilling calm. "Where is the evidence?" Her eyes turned razor-sharp, brimming with a coldness that could slice through steel. It was as though a blade lay hidden behind her gaze, poised to strike without warning.
More Chapters via gvlnov☐☐☐co The woman shrank back, visibly shaken. The confidence she wore earlier began to unravel at the seams. Bryant caught her fear, and a flicker of disdain passed through his eyes like a shadow on glass.
He set his cup down with deliberate slowness, the click of porcelain echoing in the room. "There is evidence," he said, his tone slow and heavy, "but due to the seriousness of the case, it is no longer within our jurisdiction. The matter has already been handed over to the police." Almost on cue, the doors of the conference hall swung open with a tic thud. Uniformed officers stepped inside in formation, their presence cutting through the room.
Corrine's lips curved into a subtle, unreadable smile-calm, but far from passive.
So, they had choreographed this from the start.
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Her phone buzzed and she glanced down to scan the message. Her gaze immediately found Corrine's, eyebrows creased in silent question.
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