LittleNovelChapter 652: "You're right." There was no undoing what had already unfolded. It was like trying to force toothpaste back into its tube-utterly futile.
Even if an attempt was made to smooth things over, the Ford family would only find themselves mired in deeper scrutiny.
It was wiser to let the situation play out. This way, Corrine could solidify her authority, and it could serve as a stark warning to those who dared to covet the Ford family's position.
The message was clear. The Ford family was not to be trifled with. This calculated move-turning Judie into an example-was a masterstroke.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd at the most crucial moment, Carl had intervened, ensuring the Seymour family's dignity remained intact. Quentin would undoubtedly recognize Carl's gesture for what it was—a token of goodwill.
Carl, ever composed, showed no outward reaction, yet the glimmer of satisfaction in his eyes did not go unnoticed.
The grandfather and granddaughter exchanged a look-a fleeting yet knowing smile passing between them. "Out of respect for Quentin, we'll end this matter here," Corrine declared, her gaze locking onto Judie. A faint smile touched her lips, but beneath it lurked a glacial warning.
"But if there's a next time... you'll bear the consequences yourself." With that, she took Carl's arm and turned to leave.
Print tracks to: galnov☐☐☐☐☐ Judie stood rooted in place, seething as she watched Corrine walk away. Rage and humiliation twisted inside her, boiling over, transforming into something ugly and uncontrollable. At last, unable to contain herself, she sneered through clenched teeth.
"Corrine Holland, what are you so proud of? You're nothing but an outsider! The Ford family raised you to where you stand today. If the Ford family falls, who will even spare you a second glance? Do you really think Mr. Hopkins would ever marry you?" The venom in her voice sharpened with each syllable, her bitterness spilling out unchecked. But she failed to notice the ominous shift in Nate's expression-the shards of ice in his eyes.
"When the day comes that you're discarded, you'll be nothing more than everyone's whore-" A sharp crack rang through the air before she could finish. Judie's head snapped to the side, the force of the slap leaving her momentarily dazed.
A faint trickle of blood formed at the corner of her mouth, and a searing handprint blossomed against her cheek.
Karina shook her stinging hand to relieve the numbness.
"I've never met someone so shameless in my life!" Judie clutched her burning cheek, her wide eyes flickering toward Nate-only to meet his cold, unreadable stare. It was predatory—like a hunter sizing up its next kill, sending a shiver crawling down her spine.
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"It's amusing, really. You wear this delicate facade, but underneath, you're! m nothing but stubborn rot.” The crowd fell into a heavy silence.
Those who knew Corrine well understood-this was the moment she was truly angered There were few things in this world she held sacred, and the Ford family stood at the very top of that list. And Judie had just spat on it in front of Carl.
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