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Brook wielded power publicly, while Jayden pulled strings from the shadows. Neither man would bow to her
wishes—she had burned those bridges long ago.
No matter which influential clan member she had seduced, none could sway Brook's marriage decision.
Yet denial clouded Corrie’s judgment. She convinced herself that finding someone with greater authority than
Brook would secure her place in the Owen family.
Unknown to her, the family’s power structure had shifted irreversibly.
Bitterness consumed Corrie. Her elevated position in her own family had earned her many enemies, protected
only by her tenuous connection to the Owens.
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If Brook ended things with her, those vengeful relatives would pounce, eager to witness her downfall.
After a moment's calculation, Corrie steeled her resolve. Marriage to Brook was essential, regardless of his
feelings. She would make it happen!
Brook remained oblivious to her desperate schemes, having grown weary of their circular arguments.
“Stop disrupting our conversation,” he commanded. “Go attend to your affairs.”
Without a backward glance, Brook strode into the lounge.
Betrayal and hatred churned in Corrie’s chest. Her thoughts spiraled darkly. If he had claimed her long ago, she
would never have sought comfort elsewhere. She was only human, with human desires. Now he condemned her
actions, but wasn't his rejection the root cause?
Corrie’s eyes blazed as she glared at the lounge. “So Camille’s caught your eye?” she muttered venomously.
“Dream of marrying her, do you? Well, I'll ensure that never happens!”
A sinister smile played across her lips as she departed.
Inside the lounge, Camille brightened at Brook's return.
“Darling, you're back at last,” she cooed, reaching for him. “I missed you terribly.”
Brook gathered her close. “I'm fine,” he assured her. “Don’t fuss so much—people will tease me.”
Camille noticed Jayden and Elyse’s bewildered expressions and flushed. “Don’t misunderstand,” she hastened to
explain. “Brook’s usually very capable. I'm just overly dependent.”
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Elyse and Jayden exchanged meaningful glances, words failing them.
Brook checked his watch. “Let's chat a while longer before dinner,” he suggested. “It’s rare to have everyone
together—enjoy yourselves freely.”
“| feel like having a drink,” Elyse said mischievously.
Jayden turned to study her face.
Brook chuckled, ignoring Jayden’s disapproving look. “Drink your fill—it’s my treat.”
“I want stoo!” Camille tugged at Brook's sleeve imploringly.
All eyes turned to gauge Brook's reaction.
He smiled indulgently, pinching her cheek. “Alright, little glutton. Just a taste.”
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