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    Because of his status, a specialized investigation team had been assigned to question him. On top of that, all contact with the outside world was strictly cut off.


    By all logic, Corrine and Jules shouldn’t have been able to find this ce. Jayden knew he was being set up. If he could prove his innocence, it would be a miracle.


    If not… he had already epted the possibility that he might never see them again.


    His shock faded fast, reced by frustration. His voice was sharp, filled with authority.


    “Jules, it’s one thing for you to be reckless, but why would you bring Corrine here?” His eyes shed with urgency as he took a step forward. “You need to leave—both of you. Act like you were never here. Now, go!”


    But unlike him, Corrine and Jules remainedposed.


    Without a word, they exchanged a nce, and then calmly walked over to the bed and sat down. Corrine met Jayden’s gaze, her tone steady. “Uncle, why don’t we talk about what’s really going on?”


    Jayden let out a strained chuckle, shaking his head. “What’s there to discuss?”


    Corrine didn’t waver. “Before I came here, I spoke with Barry.”


    Jayden’s face stiffened for a moment before he sighed. “Corrine, listen to me. Stay out of this. No matter what happens, I’ll be the only one who falls. Just promise me one thing—”


    “Look after Chelsea. She acts like she has everything under control, but she never looks after herself.”


    Jules scoffed. “If you’re nning to say your final words, shouldn’t you be telling me? I’m your son. Why dump this on Corrine?”


    Jayden shot him a warning re, but Jules didn’t so much as flinch.


    “Staring me down won’t change anything,” Jules added tly.


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    Their eyes locked in a silent battle. Neither of them budged, both too stubborn to back off.


    Corrine cleared her throat, cutting through the tension. “Uncle, you’ve been in politics a long time. You should have been more careful. Why did you trust Barry sopletely?”


    Barry was undeniably skilled, but skill alone wasn’t enough to justify Jayden’s absolute faith in him.


    Jayden’s expression was taut, like a tightly drawn bowstring, as he fixed his gaze on Corrine. “Corrine, listen carefully. Stay away from this issue. I—”


    “I can’t just stand on the sidelines and watch,” Corrine interjected, her tone icy as her eyes darkened with an emotion that was hard to define. “Are you saying you were just mistaken? Or that Barry’s sincere face fooled you? Or perhaps you never imagined Barry would repay kindness with treachery?”


    Jayden’s heart clenched at the weight of herst words. “You… you found out?”


    “What did you think I was discussing with Barry?” Corrine’s eyebrows arched slightly, her eyes shing with a chill that even the bravest would shrink from.


    It was a look no one had ever seen from her before.


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