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Seeing Evelyn’s dazed look, Penny intervened. “Mrs. Hopkins, your coffee has gone cold. I’ll fetch you a new one.”

Pulled back to reality by Penny’s voice, Evelyn masked her feelings, looking away briefly. When she lifted her eyes again, the warmth had returned to her expression. “Please, everyone, take a seat.”

As they settled, the room filled with polite exchanges, though Carl’s and Jayden’s quietude lent an awkward air. Chelsea, maintaining her smile, feltpelled to remind Jayden, “Today marks a special asion for Corrine. Let’s offer her our smiles.”

The night before, Jayden had learned of Evelyn’s ns to visit the Ford family and finalize Corrine and Nate’s engagement, which troubled him deeply. It appeared to Jayden that Corrine’s marriage was more than a mere alliance; it was a venture into peril.

Chelsea had realized how much he disliked the idea, but the arrangements were set. Protesting now wouldn’t change anything.

Thus, she decided it was better to ept the situation with smiles, honoring the decision with grace and showing respect for the Hopkins family. This strategic move would ensure that the Hopkins family wouldn’t have an excuse to me Corrine. Women often caught the subtle nuances that men typically overlooked.

Despite the growing tension in the air, Evelyn remainedrgely unfazed. She had been aware of the Ford family’s stance on the marriage for some time. Evelyn’s gaze shifted between Carl and Corrine, conveying a secret message. “Nate and Corrine are destined for each other, almost as if they’ve been linked in a former life. No obstacle could alter that bond.” Her statement sounded ordinary, yet it subtly implied that certain destinies were inescapable, despite efforts to steer them otherwise. A sense of victory flickered in her expression.

Carl offered a small, cool smile. “Destiny is something we create.” He implied that the current circumstances were not serendipitous but the result of Nate’s meticulous nning.

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Evelyn took a sip of her coffee, then turned to Corrine with a smile. “Corrine, I’ve brought you a gift. It’s over on the table on the terrace.” She nced at Nate. “Nate, why don’t you join Corrine and take a look?”

Nate gave a nod, rose to his feet, and approached Corrine. He then took her hand to guide her to the table. Positioned strategically between the private room and the terrace, the table was shielded by a screen, providing a secluded spot where guests could converse and enjoy their coffee in privacy. Evelyn’s intention was obvious—she didn’t want Corrine and Nate to hear the following conversation.

Sensing the tension, Jules suddenly excused himself and followed the couple out.

“Why are you leaving too?” Corrine asked.

Jules paused, pulling out a cigarette. “If I stick around, there are things that won’t be said. I’ll step out for a smoke.”

As soon as he stepped away, Nate slipped an arm around her waist. “So, what’s the story behind this ssic dress?”

Corrine was ustomed to wearing ssic dresses, especially for public gatherings as a representative of the Ford family. However, Nate had been selecting more contemporary outfits for her, which left her uncertain about wearing traditional styles, especially after his remarks.

She nced down at the outfit. “Does it not look good?”

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