Chapter 1061:
Logically, anyone who was part of the Red Flame had to be impressive in some way.
Mandy was eager to find out how strong Corrine truly was, especially since the Red Flame’s leader treated her with such favor.
Corrine casually tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and replied with a knowing look, “I’ll make sure I won’t be a burden to him when it counts.”
Mandy quickly nodded. “Miss Holland, I wouldn’t dream of making assumptions.”
“That’s exactly what you’re thinking,” Corrine said, leaning in with a playful smile. “And the answer is written all over your face.”
Mandy couldn’t help but gulp when she saw Corrine’s face so close, feeling her ears burn with embarrassment.
She had to admit, Corrine’s beauty was something else.
It wasn’t just men who were captivated—women, too, couldn’t help but be drawn to her.
While Mandy was still caught off guard by Corrine’s charm, Corrine had already turned and started walking away. “Don’t worry, I won’t get in his way,” she said.
Her words weren’t just for Mandy; they were a reminder to herself as well.
Despite being the heiress of Lyhaton’s wealthiest family, she was nothing in this far-off region.
She was also unfamiliar with the area, and while Nate was willing to protect her, there would be times when he couldn’t.
She didn’t want Nate to be distracted by her during critical moments, nor did she want to cower behind his protection, unable to take action.
She wasn’t afraid to act when necessary.
What worried her was becoming a burden to Nate.
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“My boss has really struggled these past years,” Mandy said quietly, unknowingly falling in step with Corrine. “The Hopkins family’s situation is complicated. The members of the main family only remain peaceful on the surface, and the collateral branches work together to scheme against my boss. Even though he has been in charge for years, there’s always tension lurking beneath the surface.”
She added, “On the outside, they seem respectful to him, but behind his back, they’re pulling all kinds of dirty tricks. Car accidents like yesterday? They’re becoming a regular thing.”
There was a hint of scorn in her voice as she spoke, clearly dismissing the collateral branches’ schemes.
“They can’t accept being under Nate’s rule, so they’ve pressured the Elder Council to force him to step down, accusing him of being ruthless and disregarding family ties. Now, the Elder Council’s fear of him is like the calm before a storm.”
Corrine felt a sharp pain in her chest at Mandy’s words.
These were things Nate had never shared with her.
He always brushed off the struggles he faced with just a few words. She never realized that, all these years, he had been under constant stress, never finding peace.
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