LittleNovelChapter 919: "Yes, sir!" cthe prompt reply.
Meanwhile, at the office, Corrine held an internal meeting focused on the acquisition of Burgess Group. Luna and Emily stood out in the discussion-not just for their hard work, but also for a certain personal vengeance that seemed to fuel their drive.
Those around the table could only watch in silent awe as Luna and Emily presented Burgess Group's dismal prospects, each piece of information confirming that the Burgess family was heading toward its inevitable downfall.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnce the meeting adjourned, Corrine dove headfirst into other tasks, pushing herself until noon when Karina entered her office, bag in tow. She casually tossed the bag onto the sofa and relaxed, watching Corrine as she worked.
"You haven't stopped since Nate left, have you?" "No. I've been busy the whole morning." Corrine glanced up, offering a small smile.
Karina's eyes showed a flicker of something less than happy. Corrine asked with concern, "What's going on? Not feeling well?" Karina slumped onto the sofa. "Moses left again. We barely had tto breathe before he was gone." Corrine raised an eyebrow, a teasing tone in her voice. "Careful now, girl. You're starting to sound like a lovesick fool." "Don't you miss Nate at all?" Karina prodded.
Corrine's expression remained neutral. She hadn't heard from Nate since he left. "Not at all." Karina raised an eyebrow, giving her a knowing look. "Liar." Just then, the unmarked number called again. Annoyed, Corrine rejected the call and blocked the number.
"Was it Bruce?" Karina asked, her curiosity piqued.
"Just a nuisance call," Corrine said, shrugging it off.
She gathered her things, checking the time. "You want to grab lunch?" "Sure," Karina replied.
After lunch, Corrine returned to the office.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Corrine!" A familiar voice called from behind.
Corrine furrowed her brow, turning to see Bruce quickly climbing out of a car.
He had been waiting here for hours, hoping for a chance, and now, by stwist of fate, he had found her.
As he drew closer, the acrid smell of smoke hit her nose, and her face guised distaste twisted with undisguised distaste. "What are you doing here?" Her mind raeed, wondering if her true identity had been exposed, but she quickly dismissed the thought. It was more likely he was here to confront her about Leah's scandal.
When he saw Corrine's cold, indifferent expression @sharp pang texpression@sharp twisted in Bruce's chest. "Corrine, I—"
"If you are here to blme for the scandal involving Leah, then you n youn wasted your time, Xokrine cut in, stepping around him without hesitation and striding toward the Ford Group building.
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