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“It was merely casual conversation among colleagues,” Wendy contended.

“If it really affected Corrine, I’m ready to apologize formally.”

“A formal apology?” Bennie’s eyebrow arched skeptically, and then he chuckled softly.fnb9a5 Readplete version only at /fnb9a5

“Jules has made it clear that you are to avoid any interaction with Corrine going forward. He wishes no further disturbances for her.”

Wendy’s cheeks flushed with anger.

“Bennie, you know as well as I do how Corrine reached her position. Are my statements really just malicious rumors, or are they rooted in truth?”

Bennie’s look hardened, his eyes chilling like ice.

“Miss Norris, it’s crucial that you recognize your ce. You’ve managed to maintain your position thus far because Jules has overlooked much.”

He added,

“To be frank, Jules was considering promoting you to a management role in one of our subsidiaries. You could have had a promising future. Yet, you chose to jeopardize that by spreading unfounded rumors about his rtionship with Corrine. How can you be so reckless? Corrine is not only the heiress of the Ford family but also a person Jules deeply cares for and the most cherished member of the Ford family. Should she request the transfer of Blue Core Technology, a firm Jules crafted from scratch, he would readilyply. His devotion was such that he would sacrifice his life for her. The lies you spread not only maligned Corrine; they appalled Jules. Surely, you must realize he would not dismiss you without just cause.”

Wendy’s face lost all color.

A sneer formed on Bennie’s face.

“To suggest something scandalous about her ties to Jules? Hopeless, utterly hopeless.”

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It wasmon knowledge among everyone at Blue Core Technology about Jules’ origins and his mysterious cousin.

Yet, it had never crossed Wendy’s mind that Corrine was Jules’ mysterious cousin.

It made perfect sense why Jules had such confidence in her handling of the business. It was clear why Bennie regarded her with immense respect.

Now, grasping the full scope of reality, did it alter anything?

Her grave errors had already inflictedsting harm, hadn’t they? Overwhelmed by her regrets, Wendy exited the office. Despite the high heels, her silhouette was a picture of defeat.

Nestled in the CEO’s office, Corrine remained blissfully unaware of the events unfolding outside.

After several rounds of video games with Jules, she rose gracefully to depart.

“Are you heading home tonight?” Jules’ voice cut through thefortable silence between them.

Corrine nodded. “If I don’t go back, I’m afraid Grandpa might startining again.”

Despite her engagement to Nate, Carl held the old-fashioned belief that a young woman should maintain certain proprieties to shield herself from heartache.

Understanding her grandfather’s protective nature stemmed from genuine affection, Corrine asionally yielded to his wishes without protest.

“What about you?” she inquired, casting a curious nce at Jules.

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