?<strong>Chapter 360:</strong>


    Corrie was feeling grumpy. Brook pushed her to act, but she couldn’t hide her sour expression and scowled at him. Brook’s expression was even grimmer than Corrie’s. Without hesitation, he shoved her and expressed dissatisfaction, saying, “Why that look? If you don’t want to be here, just leave. Don’t act like I’ve mistreated you. Your family has benefited a lot from me.”


    Corrie stumbled back against the door frame, wincing in pain. She suppressed her pain and anger, quickly regaining herposure, and said, “It’s my fault. Please don’t be angry.”


    “I don’t get why Jayden picked you as his girlfriend back then. You’re always plotting something. No wonder he prefers Elyse now,” he chuckled and got out of the car, abandoning any pretense of chivalry, leaving Corrie behind as he hurried to a restaurant.


    A malicious look crossed Corrie’s eyes. How could Brookpare her to Elyse? Elyse was considered insignificant. She herself, however, was destined to be president someday. Yet, at this moment, she still relied on Brook’s support for her family. She couldn’t afford to break ties with him just yet. Afterposing herself, she opened the door and hastened after him.


    She identally ran into Debora while following Brook. Now tasked with significant responsibilities by Enzo, Debora was pleased to see anyone. Spotting Brook, she greeted him with a smile and concern. “Brook, so good to have you out of the hospital. I’m sorry I went too farst time. Please ept my apology.”


    Debora gave an obviously insincere apology. She even thought it was good that she had pushed Brook downstairs, making him unable toe to thepany for days. She feigned stretching and added, “Brook, I’ve been swampedtely. I have a meeting with the department manager after lunch, so I can’t stay and chat. Enjoy your meal with my future sister-inw.”


    Debora nced at Corrie with a mix of disdain and mockery. They moved in the same social circles. Debora was well aware of the distasteful things Corrie had done. She understood that Brook was trying to cement his status through his connection with Corrie’s family. But in the Owen Group, the true power and influencey with Enzo. And anyone Enzo admired would be the future leader of the Owen Group. Debora inwardly scoffed. Brook might seem polished and clever, but he was never particrly astute. Enzo wouldn’t value such indirect strategies, such as alliances formed through marriage. His main interest was in individual merit.


    Corrie was irritated by Debora’s stare. To her, each member of the Owen family seemed to outdo the others in terms of entricity. After Debora walked away, Corrie asked Brook, “Is your grandpa really okay with entrusting thepany’s business to someone like Debora?”


    Brook replied impatiently, “He doesn’t care whether the sessor is male or female. He only cares about their ability to run thepany and keep the family business sessful.”


    After a moment of silence, he gave Corrie a disapproving look. “Why are you an outsider asking so many questions? Finish your lunch and go. Don’t linger around me. I need to focus all my energy on my work.”


    Corrie got angry and clenched her fists. She knew that Brook didn’t like her, his disdainful gaze making no secret of it. Determined, she decided to find a way to dodge Jayden’s spies and meet with Enzo.


    Pearce wrapped up his meal and had to leave due to a phone call. After Elyse and Pearce exchanged farewells, she turned and caught Jayden’s moody gaze. She smiled awkwardly and suggested, “Let’s go home too.”


    “Okay. Let’s go home, and I’ll settle things with you,” Jayden said as he controlled his wheelchair and moved to the elevator. Elyse hurried to keep pace with him. Inside the cramped elevator, the atmosphere grew tense.


    “Do you know who that man is?” Jayden suddenly asked.


    Elyse was taken aback. “He’s my friend and a university professor.”


    Jayden stated calmly, “The watch he wears is worth as much as an ind.”


    Elyse was stunned. After regaining herposure, she asked incredulously, “Is a university professor that rich?”


    “Foolish. Being a university professor is just one of his roles,” Jayden looked at Elyse intently and said, “I’m genuinely concerned that one day someone might take advantage of you if I’m not watching out for you.”


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