Chapter: 881

Corrin's outcry caused a stir among the onlookers, prompting him to lower his voice. "Norah, weren't you the one who set up this alliance for my company?"

He had believed that she had done it as a way to show gratitude, her connection to his family being the only way a girl like her could marry into a family such as the Carters. But in reality, he was overthinking it.

“If you can resume the cooperation between the two companies, all my family members will disappear from your life," Corrin proposed, his eyes locked onto Norah.

“Think about it. You're not exactly thrilled about being tied to my family," he added, his voice carrying a hint of persuasion.

Norah mulled over the proposition. Giving him a ten-million-dollar check seemed Like a reasonable offer back then. After all, she'd used her connection to his family before.

But now, it was clear Corrin wanted more than just cash. Norah couldn't help but wonder what benefits Sean had offered him to make him so desperate after the cancellation of cooperation.

"I'm not the one responsible for this partnership. Don't involve me,"

Norah asserted firmly, her posture unwavering.

"You should go to Sean," she insisted, her voice steady.

“Everyone knows he's your man. If his company suddenly backed out, it's probably because of something you did!" “Norah, we've been good to you. We've even lent you a hand. Why are you turning your back on us?"

Luna's words also echoed in Norah's mind. It seemed the Wilson family expected her gratitude simply because she'd once used her connection with them.

But the reality was quite different.

"The gift I gave you on your birthday was enough to show my gratitude. I now have nothing to do with you guys. And when it comes to this partnership, it's not up to me," Norah explained calmly.

She offered a faint smile as she met Corrin's gaze, her resolve unwavering. No matter how much he pressed, she couldn't commit to helping with his cooperation with the Scott Group.

“If you need answers, talk to Mr. Scott. He's the one driving this collaboration," she suggested, making her position crystal clear.

Just then, Samira chimed in abruptly, “Norah, we helped you when you were in need, but you're holding back on us? Seriously? Come on, don't be so small-minded. Can you imagine Sean's reaction if he found out you were all gung-ho about joining the Carter family?"

Samira quipped, a playful glint in her eyes. "You and Sean are together. He might be curious about your past, right?"

"Are you trying to threaten me?"

Norah shot back, locking eyes with Samira, her expression unwavering.

“Didn't Luna warn you? It won't work on me," Norah scoffed, her gaze unwavering.

Whether it was a veiled threat or a desperate plea, Norah would never buy it.

Samira's heart burned with frustration. Of course, she knew her threat was pointless. Luna had confided in her that Norah wouldn't budge no matter what they said.

"Norah, this collaboration with the Scott Group is crucial for my company."

Corrin pressed, seeing her impassive expression, "The company's been struggling, and any progress is vital. Can you bear to see my company go bankrupt?"