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    Corrine didn’t respond. She simply studied Mandy, amusement glinting in her eyes.


    A momentter, Nate gave a dismissive wave. Understanding the cue, Mandy turned and left.


    Once outside, she leaned against the wall, arms crossed, her expression darkening as she spotted Saul approaching in the distance.


    Saul raised an eyebrow as he approached. “Why do you look so gloomy the moment you return?”


    Mandy let out a frustrated sigh. “Years of being overlooked in the south were bad enough, but now I get dragged back overnight—just to be some chauffeur? Has Natepletely lost his mind over that woman?”


    Saul’s expression hardened. “Sounds like you’ve been away too long. You need a reminder of the rules.”


    His sharp tone made Mandy press her lips together. A trace of remorse flickered across her face, but she didn’t back down. “I just don’t get it. What’s so special about this Corrine? If Nate were just the CEO of Brighton Group, I wouldn’t care if he surrounded himself with women. But we both know his reality is different. There are enemies everywhere—on the Independent Continent and within the Hopkins family. Everyone’s waiting for a chance to take him down.”


    She crossed her arms tightly. “And now he’s keeping some pampered richdy by his side? Do you really think she’s ever been in a life-or-death situation? She’d probably faint at the sight of blood, let alone take action. What use is someone like that to him?”


    To Mandy, Corrine was nothing more than a pretty face—soft, delicate, and out of her depth.


    Saul’s lips curled into a knowing smile. There was something almost amused in his gaze. “For someone who shes with Presley so much, you two sure think alike.”


    Mandy’s face twisted with open contempt. Her voice was sharp with arrogance. “He isn’t even worth mentioning in the same breath as me.”


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    Saul remained unfazed. His tone was steady, almost casual. “Miss Hond is more than just a pretty face.” He nced at Mandy. “You must’ve heard about the attack today. Not…”


    “Not only did she stayposed, but her knowledge in car modification is ahead of both mine and Presley’s.”


    With a quiet sigh, he patted her shoulder, his voice carrying a note of sincerity. “If she were just some fragile flower, do you really think she would have caught our boss’s attention?”


    Mandy scowled. The way he kept defending Corrine irritated her. “What exactly did you get from that woman? Why are you always speaking up for her?”


    Saul’s lips curved into a smirk. “Why don’t you take a guess?” He walked past her without waiting for a response. Mandy let out an exasperated sigh and rolled her eyes.


    When Nate caught sight of Saul, his expression darkened.


    Nate rose to his feet and nced at Corrine, who was lounging on the sofa. “I’m heading out for a bit. Make yourself at home.”


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