The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 42

Chapter 42 Wait And See

Jayden couldn't recall the last time Carl exuded such a commanding aura. He hesitated for a brief moment, and then offered a faint smile. "I understand."

Carl's grip tightened around his cane as he spoke with unwavering authority. "I don't care what means you employ-just make sure Corrine gets even with the Ashton family for every wrong they've done to her."

"That won't be a challenge, Jayden replied without hesitation.

Carl's eyes narrowed, and he nodded, a glimmer of satisfaction in his expression. "Is there anything else on

your mind?"

Recognizing the unspoken signal to wrap up. Jayden pressed his lips together. Instead of leaving, he recounted everything he had witnessed earlier that day.

Carl listened intently, but when Jayden finished, a shadow flickered across his face, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly. "You're telling me they've already met?"

Jayden's gaze was steady, his dark eyes fixed firmly on Carl. I'm afraid it's more than that,” he said, his tone measured. "I spoke to the doctor at the hospital. He told me that Corrine didn't return to her ward last night."

Those words seemed to hang in the air like a storm cloud, casting an eerie stillness over the study.

away from the

nothing, his thumb absently brushing over the gemstone set

exhaled deeply. "We'll

tightened.

interrupted sharply, his voice laced with frustration. "That's a fire the Ford family can't afford

can't risk openly opposing

a tight fist at his side. "No matter what, I won't let him take Corrine away so

a response, Jayden spun on his heel and

heavy silence returned, wrapping itself around the

deeply once more. His

desk.

Her long, silky hair spilled effortlessly over her shoulders, framing a face that radiated charm and vitality. There was an unmistakable elegance about

gently over the glass. “Kiley, if

from these raging tempests."

left the study, his expression carved from ice, his entire demeanor

Jayden," Corrine called softly, turning toward him as his footsteps echoed in

icy edge in his gaze flickered, softening slightly. "I'll

firm and

was one of Jayden's most trusted men, someone responsible for his personal

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