Chapter 275 What Was Corrine Planning This Ti…
Jules squinted, saying, “It’s a miracle I even found these leads. My laptop got hacked just because I looked into this.”
“I see,” Corrine responded.
A flicker of annoyance crossed Jules‘ face as he nearly jumped from his seat.
Suddenly, another knock echoed at the apartment door.
Standing up, Corrine walked over and glanced through the peephole, spotting Jacob. She quickly opened the door and invited him in. “Jacob, please, come inside.”
“Good morning, Miss Holland.” Jacob offered his greetings with respect.
Catching sight of Jules on the couch, Jacob gave a small nod. “Morning, Mr. Ford.”
“It’s been a while, Jacob,” Jules said cheerfully, waving.
“I’ve brought the blue diamond, Miss Holland,” Jacob said, bringing out a silver briefcase.
He clicked it open to unveil a black velvet box inside.
Inside the box lay the rare 15.1–carat rectangular step–cut blue diamond.
“Thank you,” Corrine said.
Jacob returned the smile. “It’s part of my job.”
His eyes then drifted to the tiara on the coffee table, narrowing briefly. “That tiara…”
Wasn’t the tiara sold to the supreme member last night? Why was it here? Could it be that the man with Corrine last night was the supreme member?
Jacob quickly averted his gaze, masking his reaction.
Sensing Jacob might probe too deeply, Corrine hastened to say, “A friend asked me to keep it safe temporarily.”
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Jacob locked eyes with Corrine, his gaze deep and unreadable. “If that’s the case, Miss Holland, make sure it’s well–guarded.”
After a brief pause, he added, “I should be going now. Be well, Miss Holland.”
“Take care.”
Once Jacob had departed, Corrine changed her clothes before heading to Maple Grove
Villa.
Maple Grove Villa, a haven for political figures, boasted even tighter security than the
most exclusive residential areas.
The guards at the gate, upon recognizing the pass on Jules‘ car, immediately allowed them through.
Bruce had been busy running around for Ashton Group’s suspended project, hoping for a quick approval from the authorities.
He had just left Clive’s house and bent down to get into the car when his assistant said, “Mr. Ashton, is that… Miss Holland?”
Bruce’s eyes snapped open at his words.
He sat upright, peering through the gap between the front seats to look ahead.
He happened to see a black luxury car drive by. The window was half–open, revealing Corrine’s captivating beauty.
Why was Corrine here?
His eyes narrowed, a cold glint in them. “Follow her and see what’s going on!”
He wanted to see what Corrine was planning this time.
“Keep a distance. Don’t alert them.”
“Understood.”
Jayden’s house had a better location than Clive’s.
The white villa was surrounded by a garden full of blooming flowers, exuding a sense
of warmth and liveliness amidst the coolness.
Corrine knew that was all thanks to Chelsea, Jayden’s wife.
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