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    Yet, Corrine remained detached from the intrigues. Her indifference, however, didn’t alter the perception of others. When Meg suggested giving Corrine a tour, Zeke unexpectedly volunteered. This surprised not only Corrine but also Meg and Chelsea.


    Meanwhile, Callie’s eyes flickered with resentment, echoing the jealousy of someone who felt they were losing their partner.


    “Miss Hond, do you have reservations?” Zeke asked, picking up on Corrine’s hesitation.


    Caught off guard by the sudden attention, Corrine was at a loss for words.


    At that moment, a deep, authoritative voice interrupted, “Of course she has reservations.”


    Everyone turned to see Nate striding toward them with confidence. He casually sat on the sofa’s armrest and draped an arm around Corrine’s shoulders, clearly marking his territory.


    “What are you doing here?” Corrine eximed, her surprise evident. She had thought Nate was engrossed in conversation in the living room, oblivious to her situation.


    Unknown to her, Nate had been discreetly observing her from afar.


    Zeke’s attention on Corrine made Nate feel uneasy.


    “If I hadn’t shown up, my wife would have been taken right from under me,” he said, his gaze darkening with protective fervor. Corrine’s cheeks warmed with embarrassment as she elbowed him gently.


    “Be careful with your words,” she whispered.


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    But Nate, driven by jealousy and a looming sense of threat, ignored her caution. He tightened his grip on her shoulder and continued provocatively, “Instead of eyeing my woman, Mr. Zeke Cooper, perhaps you should be more concerned with what’s happening behind you.”


    At this, Callie, who had been visibly upset, finally cracked a smile.


    “Your woman?” Zeke challenged, raising an eyebrow and maintaining his intense stare at Corrine.


    “As far as I’m aware, Miss Hond isn’t married yet.”


    The atmosphere tensed immediately, with all eyes focused on Zeke. Chelsea, though nervous about the rising tension, couldn’t suppress her excitement. It had been ages since she had witnessed such a dramatic showdown over a woman’s affection.


    Meg, sharing in Chelsea’s anticipation, subtly encouraged her son to join in the battle.


    Yet, much like his mother, Griffin nonchntly picked some snacks from the table, leaned back, and crossed his legs, settling in to watch the spectacle as an amused observer.


    Corrine shifted from her initially approachable demeanor to a more serious one and faced Zeke squarely.


    “Mr. Cooper, this is my boyfriend,” she said firmly.


    “I don’t appreciate your joke jeopardizing our rtionship.”


    “A rtionship threatened by an outsider’sment isn’t a strong one,” Zeke retorted, his gaze fixed intently on Corrine.


    “Why settle for anything less than you deserve?”


    Nate’s expression hardened, his sharp features now as cold as ice, exuding a terrifying aura.


    Corrine gently took his hand to pacify him, much like soothing an enraged lion.


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