Chapter: 1161

The bracelet he had given her and the invitation to his home were just excuses to get her here.

What bothered her more was that, despite her personal visit, Jax refused to talk about his old friend.

So why had he even given her a reason to come?

"People often say that with great power comes great responsibility. But I think that no matter how skilled you are, everyone has their own role to play." Jax spoke slowly, with the air of someone much older. “Everything has its moment. When the time is right, the truth will come. It's better to let things unfold, rather than force them."

Corrine gave a small smile and lowered her gaze, hiding her feelings. "Sometimes, it's better to face challenges directly than wait for destiny."