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    It was too much to even look at!


    Blushing, Corrine quickly gathered the trash.


    On her way downstairs, she spotted Tanya carrying a box. “Miss Hond, is this yours?”


    It was the box Jonathan had given her yesterday.


    “Yes, please hand it to me.” Corrine took the box while Tanya grabbed the trash bag from her.


    As Corrine made her way downstairs, she opened the box.


    Inside, she found a jade pendant.


    The pendant was made from high-quality white jade, smooth and fine, with a beautiful shine. It was carved into the shape of a guardian angel, symbolizing peace, health, and happiness.


    Corrine couldn’t help but smile, albeit with a hint of irony. Was Jonathan treating her like a little girl?


    She didn’t dwell on it, tucked the pendant away, and got ready to leave.


    Before she left for work, Nate offered, as usual, to drive her.


    But Corrine turned him down without a second thought.


    Seeing her determined stance and the way she walked away, Nate suddenly realized she no longer trusted him.


    It was all his doing.


    A resigned smile tugged at his lips as he watched her leave.


    At the office, despite feeling drained, Corrine threw herself into work, focusing on the tasks at hand.


    During her lunch break, shey down on the sofa for a quick nap until Karina’s call interrupted her.


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    Corrine frowned, unable to hide the irritation creeping over her.


    She reached for her phone on the coffee table, finally grabbing it and swiping the screen to answer.


    “Corrine, check the news!” Karina’s frantic voice came through the phone.


    Corrine sat up, pulling the thin nket off as her mind slowly cleared. “What’s going on?”


    Before Karina could reply, Natasha rushed in, panic written all over her face.


    “Miss Hond, something’s wrong!”


    “What’s going on?” Corrine’s eyes narrowed, a cold edge in her gaze.


    Natasha swallowed hard, trying to steady her nerves, and quickly said, “The news just reported that your uncle Jayden has been taken in for questioning!”


    Corrine’s face instantly changed, her expression darkening.


    Karina’s voice came through the phone. “The report says Jayden is used of embezzlement, bribery, and other crimes. He’s been suspended and is under investigation.”


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