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    Corrine remained silent, just listening.


    Who would have thought they’d discuss a billion-dor deal over a barbecue?


    It was easy to imagine the Ashton family’s reaction if they lost the project.


    Karina nudged Corrine. “Need to use the restroom?”


    Corrine snapped out of her thoughts and nodded. “Yes, let’s go.”


    As they left, Moses watched Corrine carefully. “I haven’t had a drink, but Corrine seems different sinceing back.”


    Zack kicked him lightly. “Shut up!”


    “Zack, look…”


    Moses turned and locked eyes with Nate, whose gaze was steady.


    A shiver ran down his spine.


    He chuckled nervously. “Alright, let’s just eat.”


    After the meal, they all went their separate ways.


    In the car, Corrine leaned on Nate’s shoulder, drifting off to sleep.


    “Sleep,” Nate whispered, holding her waist and kissing her forehead. Corrine waspletely worn out.


    When she opened her eyes again, it was already nine in the morning.


    After getting dressed, she went downstairs for breakfast.


    She looked around but couldn’t find Nate.


    Tanya smiled and exined, “Mr. Hopkins had business this morning and asked us not to wake you.”


    Corrine nodded and began eating her cereal.


    Her phone buzzed with a message.


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    When she saw Dewey’s message, anger shed coldly in Corrine’s eyes.


    He mentioned it was her mother’s memorial day and that he wanted to visit.


    A mocking smile curved her lips.


    She quickly finished her meal, tidied up, and left.


    “I have personal matters. Don’t follow me,” Corrine told Mandy as she got into her car.


    Mandy hesitated but then followed at a distance.


    The car rolled smoothly down the road until it came to a stop at a secluded cemetery.


    This was the new burial site Carl had chosen for Kiley.


    Due to the disturbing incident of Kiley’s ashes being stolen, Carl had selected this cemetery with tighter security. It was guarded around the clock.


    As Corrine arrived, she hesitated for a moment, feeling slightly caught off guard.


    She had set out for a simple drive but somehow found herself here.


    After a moment, she let out a quiet, self-deprecating smile.


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