?Chapter 442:


    Under the brilliant glow of the crystal chandelier, her face appeared porcin, enhancing her striking features. Her bold charm,bined with a cool indifference, drew intrigued nces from those around her. Many reveled in the fantasy of conquering a woman so seemingly beyond reach, captivated by her allure.


    The connection between Chelsea and Corrine was unclear, which made others hesitant to approach. Chelsea, a well-known figure in Lyhaton with exacting standards, engaging in friendly conversation with Corrine, fueled widespread spection. Approaching Corrine recklessly could mean crossing the influential Hoffman family, a risk few were willing to take.


    Meg spotted Chelsea from the start and made her way through the crowd to greet her.


    “I didn’t expect to see you here.”


    “Why would I miss this?” Chelsea responded, her smile bright.


    “It’s not every day you show up in public, and I wanted to support you.”


    Meg, though no longer in the flush of youth, carried herself with an enduring elegance. While talking with Chelsea, Meg caught sight of Corrine standing nearby.


    “And who might this be?”


    “Good evening, Mrs. Archer,” Corrine said warmly, stepping forward with a friendly smile.


    Meg returned the smile, her eyes quickly taking a measure of Corrine, clearly taken with her.


    Knowing Meg well, Chelsea sensed her thoughts and whispered, “She’s connected to the Ford family.”


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    Meg was taken aback by the revtion, her expression one of sheer disbelief as she looked at Chelsea, her eyes wide with the unspoken question.


    “Are you serious?”


    Chelsea confirmed with a significant nod.


    Subsequently, Meg’s attitude toward Corrine shifted to one of marked respect. The Ford family was rumored to have a cherished granddaughter, not by their name, but regarded as truly one of their own. Whispers had circted that this granddaughter was set to inherit everything from the Ford family. Her identity was a closely guarded secret, keeping her details out of public knowledge.


    Now aware of Corrine’s connection to the Ford family, Meg saw clearly the reason for their caution about hiding her identity. Without the veil of secrecy, Corrine would undoubtedly be the focus of many young suitors in Lyhaton.


    Such a shame!


    Meg had contemted introducing her son to Corrine, but it appeared her son was not in the same league. With a soft sigh of resignation, Meg abandoned the idea.


    At that moment, Cn walked up, his brow furrowed as he spotted Corrine.


    “What brings you here?”


    “Good evening, Mr. Archer,” Corrine responded.


    Cn sighed heavily.


    “It seems you’re livingfortably, yet you’ve brought me nothing butplications.”


    He would never have invested in the Ashton family had it not been for Corrine’s proven skills and the potential of Ashton Group. To his dismay, there had been unexpected and significant changes in the Ashton Group’s personnel within the year.


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