Chapter 780:


    Bruce gave a nonchnt acknowledgment before rising to leave. Watching his retreating figure, Tracy let out a long sigh at the recent events.


    Truth be told, Leah had never been her ideal choice, but her ties to Andromache made her valuable.


    Leah knew this, too. And so did the Burgess family.


    “Dad, why did you suddenly bring up the wedding today?” Leah asked, her toneced with confusion.


    Corey nced up at her, the corners of his lips curving into an enigmatic smile. “If I had simply suggested that you and Bruce register the marriage, do you think the Ashton family would have agreed?” From the very beginning, Corey had never intended for Bruce and Leah to hold a grand wedding.


    His true goal was to have them legally bound as quickly as possible. But if he had proposed that outright, the Ashton family would have undoubtedly resisted.


    Sonia scoffed. “The Ashtons are always scheming. If it weren’t for Andromache’s backing, their arrogance would have made them believe that no woman was worthy of Bruce.”


    “Some truths don’t need to be spoken aloud,” Corey replied, casting Leah a meaningful nce.


    At that, Sonia finally fell silent, though resentment still simmered beneath the surface.


    “There’s a charity event tomorrow night,” Corey announced. “Prepare yourself, Leah. Attend with Bruce and restore your public image.”


    Leah nodded. “Understood.”


    Meanwhile, Corrine and the others finished their meal, and the clock crept toward one o’clock in the afternoon.


    Given his age and frail health, Nigel needed to retire early.


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    After bidding everyone farewell, he was escorted away by his assistant. Before leaving, he turned to Corrine with an earnest expression.


    “Corrine, if you ever make up your mind, let me know.”


    Corrine nodded. “I understand.”


    As Nigel departed, Corrine took her leave as well, slipping into the car with Nate.


    As they watched her silhouette disappear into the car, murmurs arose among the remaining figures.


    “She’s Nigel’s prized student. What a shame she didn’t join us.”


    “But isn’t she just skilled in orthopedics?” someone asked, perplexed.


    Matthew exhaled a slow stream of smoke, his voice deep and measured. “That’s only a fraction of her talent. Back then, during assessments, she ranked first across the entire military district. She was also the champion of the international solo exercise.”


    Corrine had been an integral figure in the military’s training program. By design, she was meant to officially enlist upon returning from abroad—but instead, she walked away. No one knew why.


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