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    Corrine’s brow furrowed slightly.


    Ever since she had arrived, it seemed like everyone was hinting at some deeper connection between her and this ce.


    Noticing Corrine’s silence, Ralph tilted his head slightly. “Do you believe in fate?”


    Corrine met his gaze, her voice steady. “I used to think I was in control of my own path. But over time, I learned that struggles often have a purpose.” Her tone was calm, almost epting.


    As she spoke, she ced a ck piece on the board with precision, cutting off arge cluster of white pieces.


    Ralph blinked, caught off guard by the bold move. He studied the board and immediately saw where he had gone wrong.


    A quiet chuckle escaped him,ced with admiration. “You are truly exceptional, Miss Hond.”


    Corrine slowly lifted her gaze, meeting Ralph’s eyes. “And what makes you think so?”


    “In every possible way,” Ralph replied smoothly. He picked up the cup beside him and took a slow sip. “Anyone who holds power over the Red me must be someone of great significance.”


    Corrine hesitated for a fraction of a second, a flicker of surprise crossing her face.


    Ralph set his cup down, his voice steady. “This is my domain. Nothing escapes my notice here.”


    Ralph’s words sounded both like an exnation and a warning.


    Corrine inhaled deeply and stirred her coffee. “I assume you also heard about what happened at the intersection near the Grand Pce,” she said smoothly.


    Her words carried a hidden trap.


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    If Ralph admitted it, she would have reason to suspect he was involved in the car crash.


    He met her gaze with a knowing smile. Clearly, he saw right through her ploy.


    This look left Corrine feeling utterly defeated.


    In his presence, all her schemes seemed pointless.


    “As the leader of the Hopkins family, Nate will always carry a heavy burden. One day, it might be a car crash. The next, an attempt on his life. Living on the edge would be routine.”


    Ralph continued, “The woman by Nate’s side must do more than look after herself. She must also bring value to his life.”


    Corrine’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Tell me, which of those qualities do you think I have?”


    Ralph’s smile held a hint of mystery. “There’s no need to rush. We have plenty of time to find out.”


    Corrine pressed her lips together and lowered her gaze, hiding her thoughts. “I assumed the incidents at the intersection and the resort vi might have changed your perspective on me.”


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