BuzzNovelChapter 1449: But with so many eyes watching, he had no choice but to maintain his composure.
"Mr. Hopkins, about this..." Carl began, his voice tight.
Even knowing it was a lost cause, he clung to the last thread of hope. He couldn't stand by and watch Corrine walk straight into what he feared was a trap.
He had watched over her for years, nurturing her with tenderness-fulfilling both a promise to his late daughter and a heartfelt duty as a grandfather.
Nate caught the shift in Carl's expression, something unreadable flickering in his dark eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. Ford, my grandmother will be arriving in a few days to speak with you personally about the engagement." Gasps of surprise rippled through the crowd at that.
Not only had the pair confirmed their relationship, but they were already discussing engagement.
Those who had hoped their daughters might have a chance now saw the final door close.
Carl kept his eyes on Nate, lost in thought. Eventually, he sighed quietly, resignation lacing his voice as he murmured, "Alright." Jules, who had quietly been observing the emotions playing across Carl's face, sensed there was more buried beneath his disapproval of Corrine and Nate's relationship.
Just then, someone pushed forward through the gathered crowd.
When Dewey's face cinto view, Jules' eyes narrowed with irritation.
He had thought his earlier warnings would curb Dewey's ambitions-but clearly, the man was relentless.
Now Dewey had managed to slip into the bidding event.
Latest stories on galAnd it wasn't hard to guess what his next move would be.
Jules gave a subtle nod, a silent command that his assistant understood immediately.
Without hesitation, the assistant stepped forward.
Before Dewey could charm his way into the conversation, a firm hand clamped over his mouth, and he was swiftly dragged away.
The abruptness caught Dewey off guard. He thrashed in protest, limbs flailing, but the grip on him didn't loosen until he was hurled out the hotel doors.
"Who the hell do you think you are? Do you even know who am? Chen barked, fury twisting his face as he glared at those before him. The assistant met his outburst with an unmoved stare, his expression flat as if Dewey were no more than an unwanted stain.
A sinking realization hit Dewey-he had just lost his best chance to forge a connection with the Ford family.
Rage surged in his chest. A sharp flick split the silence as a lighter sparked to life.
Jules stepped out of the hotel, a cigarette balanced between his m fingers, He drew in astow breath, then casually let his hand drop, flicking off the ash.
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