Chapter 640:


    Her tone remained casual, almost conversational, but her words struck like a de.


    Judie met her eyes briefly, only to nce away almost instantly.


    Corrine’s mocking nce sliced through Judie’sposure, exposing her insecurities like an open wound. A cold shiver ran down her spine as the blood drained from her face.


    She clenched her fists at her sides, forcing her voice to remain steady.


    “Miss Hond, even with the Ford family backing you, allowing yourself to act like a tyrant in Lyhaton—this tant disregard for responsibility is disgraceful. Or is this the kind of upbringing the Ford family takes pride in?”


    Corrine’s eyes narrowed, a sharp glint shing within them.


    “This is the Lyhaton Elite Business Meeting,” she said, her tone calm but edged with warning.


    “The Ford family and the Seymour family have always maintained a good rtionship. Out of respect for Mr. Quentin Seymour, I’ve shown you more courtesy than necessary. But since you clearly don’t appreciate it, I see no reason to continue.”


    She tilted her head slightly.


    “You’re using me simply because I’m new here and the crowd is on your side. But have you forgotten about the surveince cameras?”


    Corrine was never one to suffer a loss.


    She had initially intended to let the matter slide for the sake of maintaining peace between their families.


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    But Judie had pushed too far—relentlessly, and publicly. And worse, she had dragged the Ford family’s name through the mud.


    Corrine was done tolerating her.


    Judie faltered, her lips parting but no words escaping. Before she could recover, Zaylee stepped forward, her voice sharp.


    “Miss Hond, we all know you have the Ford family’s support, but don’t forget—everyone here saw what happened. You bumped into Judie and tore her dress. Now, instead of taking responsibility, you’re twisting the truth? Or do you think that just because Mr. Hopkins is interested in you, you can rewrite reality to your liking?”


    “That’s exactly what she’s doing. She’s deliberately targeting Judie,” a voice from the crowd interjected.


    Karina’s expression turned cold as her gaze locked onto the speaker.


    “Romina Brooks, spreading lies doesn’t suit you.”


    Romina, a member of a branch of the Brooks family, had never gotten along with Karina.


    The tension between them had been simmering for years.


    Now, being called out in front of everyone, Romina snapped,


    “I am not lying!”


    Corrine’s lips curled into a half-smile as she turned her attention to Romina.


    “Then tell me, why would I target Judie?”


    Romina hesitated for a split second before blurting out,


    “Is it not because Judie invited Mr. Hopkins to the hot spring?”


    The moment the words left her mouth, she froze—remembering Karina’s warning: Corrine was not the kind of woman to let an insult slide.


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