?Chapter 1244:


    In the end, she realized she couldn’t count on Callie for anything.


    “Corrine, don’t worry about this,” Chelsea said, giving Corrine’s hand a gentle pat. “Jules and I will figure out how to deal with your uncle’s problem.”


    Corrine gave a small smile. “But how can I just stand by and do nothing?” She looked down, hiding the cold gleam in her eyes.


    After staying with Chelsea for a meal, Corrine finally felt calm enough to leave. As she was about to go, Chelsea gave her a reminder. “Corrine, try to stay out of the spotlight for now. Don’t mention your uncle, alright?”


    If Jayden really got into trouble, both the Ford family and the Hoffman family might get caught up in it.


    It would be best to keep things low-key and protect as many people as possible.


    “Aunt Chelsea, don’t worry. He’ll be fine,” Corrine said, pulling Chelsea into a hug and softly patting her back. “You need to rest, or Uncle Jayden will get upset.”


    “Alright.”


    Corrine gave Chelsea a thoughtful look. “I’ll head out now.”


    Chelsea waved her hand. “Go on.”


    Once in the car, Mandy nced at Corrine through the rearview mirror. “Miss Hond, Saul has already taken the person to the entertainment center.”


    “Got it,” Corrine replied, her voice calm.


    The car moved, and Corrine arrived at the entertainment center just as Jules did.


    They exchanged a look but didn’t say a word, stepping into the establishment together.


    Inside a private room, a man with a schrly air sat among a group ofrge, intimidating men.


    He looked to be in histe twenties, wearing ck-framed sses and had a refined, handsome face.


    ????????????????: g??????????ν?????????????


    The door suddenly swung open, and Barry nced up, wary.


    When he saw Jules, his face brightened with relief, as if a lifeline had appeared.


    “Mr. Ford,” he called out.


    But Jules just gave him a brief, indifferent look, not saying much.


    Corrine’s eyes lingered on Barry for a moment before she turned to Saul. “Everyone, out. No one else is allowed in.”


    “Understood, Miss Hond,” Saul replied.


    When Saul addressed Corrine, Barry’s eyes widened with surprise.


    There were rumors about a youngdy in the Ford family, but no one knew her name or had seen her in person.


    Now, seeing Corrine with Jules and noticing how Saul obeyed her, Barry started to make some connections.


    As the door shut, Corrine settled on a sofa and asked, “Mr. Perez, have you ever heard the story of The Farmer and the Viper?”


    .


    .


    .