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    A man could always recognize when another man had ulterior motives.


    “How did you two meet?” Nate asked, his voice deceptively light.


    Vulture clicked his lighter shut, his eyes gleaming with amusement. “Why don’t you ask her?”


    Nate wasn’t about to let Corrine handle the question. Instead, he countered, “I’d rather hear it from you.”


    Vulture’s smirk widened. “Just as you might imagine…”


    Corrine kicked him beneath the table, cutting him off.


    A flicker of pain crossed Vulture’s expression, but instead of annoyance, he let out a low chuckle. “Still as feisty as ever, I see,” he said, rubbing his shin.


    Corrine shot him a nk stare, the silent warning in her eyes unmistakable.


    Vulture, ever perceptive, raised his hands in mock surrender. “Alright, alright, I won’t say another word.”


    His behavior was the very definition of boundless indulgence—unwavering, unquestioning, without restraint.


    Who could have imagined that the infamous Vulture, a man feared for his ruthlessness, would one day yield so effortlessly to a woman?


    At that moment, it became clear to everyone present—Vulture hadn’t been bluffing when he said, “Anyone who wants her dead, I’ll make sure they’re the ones who end up six feet under!”


    Moses and Zack, who had initially believed Corrine’s confidence stemmed from her ties to the Ford family, now realized that was only one side of her.


    Earning the favor of the Red me’s leader wasn’t something that could be aplished with wealth alone.


    And among everyone at the table, no one was more shaken than Rosalie.


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    She had boasted about her supposed connection to Vulture, convinced that her association with him set her apart. Yet, when faced with Corrine, she had beenpletely overshadowed.


    Vulture’s demeanor toward Corrine was practically reverent. And that was the hardest part to swallow.


    Rosalie remembered Zack had told her that Corrine was just the heiress of the richest family in Lyhaton.


    So, how could Corrine be tied to the Red me? Was there some secret history between her and Vulture?


    Meanwhile, Vulture stretched out on the sofa with his legs crossed, but his eyes were locked on Corrine.


    Nate squinted, stood up quickly, and said, “Excuse me for a moment.” He grabbed Corrine’s hand and turned to leave.


    Vulture let out a scoff. “You could’ve just gone alone.” He watched as Nate led Corrine away. “First time I’ve seen a guy this petty.” After they left, he flicked his lighter, lighting a cigarette.


    The white smoke slowly drifted up, hiding theplicated thoughts in his eyes.


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