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    But if he revealed everything…


    Barry clenched his teeth, torn with inner turmoil.


    After a long pause, he spoke, his voice low. “What else do you want from me?” He would only answer questions. He wasn’t about to volunteer anything.


    Forty minutester, Corrine nced at Barry, her eyes full of mockery. “Did you know my uncle saw you as his sessor? He even started setting things up for you. With his support and the Ford family’s backing, your future was set. But you threw it all away for a woman. Was it really worth it?”


    Jayden’s favoritism toward Barry had personal reasons, no doubt.


    But it was also true that Barry’s quick rise was due to his own skills.


    Barry slowly raised his eyes to meet hers, his throat tightening. “You wouldn’t get it.”


    He let out a long, tired sigh, slumping against the wall. “Helen is the kindest, most genuine woman in the world. Being with her is an honor. If I hadn’t misjudged you, we could’ve been together by now. Do you really think taking me down will save the Ford family? You’re wrong. The forces against you are more powerful than you know. You won’t win.”


    Barry realized he had no way out, but he wasn’t going to betray ude or Helen Agur. Instead, he exposed Brannon, hoping it would give Helen the chance to live freely.


    “Ha!” Corrine let out a cold, mockingugh, her voice dripping with both pity and sarcasm. “You don’t naively believe that she fell in love with you at first sight, do you?”


    Barry’s face shifted ever so slightly at her words.


    He locked eyes with Corrine, his gaze intense.


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    But Corrine didn’t say another word. Instead, she turned to Saul and ordered, “Take him and the recording to the police. Don’t let him out of your sight until you’ve seen Arion.”


    “Understood, Miss Hond.”


    Saul stepped forward, grabbed Barry, and marched him out.


    Barry was still tangled in the question Corrine had asked until he walked past her and was suddenly yanked back to reality. “What did you mean by that? Exin yourself!” he demanded.


    He fought with all his might, but the events of the previous night had drained himpletely. He had no strength left to stand up to someone like Saul. No man could escape the pull of love, especially one designed just for him.


    He felt like a fish in a trap, lured with irresistible bait, with no way out.


    Even though he knew he was being yed, a mere pawn in ude’s game, what could he do? The temptation was too strong, and he couldn’t turn it down. Besides, the power behind those people was far too great for him to challenge. But he couldn’t stomach the thought that the love he had given so wholeheartedly was nothing but a clever maniption.


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