Taking the Bait
Coralie was kind to Brantley. Seeing that, Brantley thought the past was over to her, so he became unscrupulous.
"Coralie, it was said you were forthright. I didn't know you well before, but it turned out to be true. Tess is lucky to have a sister like you."
Hearing Brantley's flattering words, Coralie knew he came there for a purpose.
"Mr. Thorne, are you here to praise me?" Coralie's eyes were c