The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 133

Chapter 133 Breaking The

Rules

Corrine stepped out of the bathroom to find her phone buzzing persistently on the table.

When she answered, Jules' worried voice filled her ear.

"I've been worried sick! You finally picked up!" Relief colored his words, though Corrine remained puzzled by his concern.

"What happened?" she asked, continuing to dry her hair.

"I went to Waldo's apartment and couldn't find you. When you didn't answer my calls, I feared something had happened." Jules paused briefly. "By the way, I left some groceries in your fridge."

Corrine shifted the conversation. "Could you look into a black car for me? Last digits

256."

The line went quiet save for the rapid tapping of keys. Finally, Jules responded, "It's running on fake plates. According to records, that vehicle should have been scrapped."

He hesitated. "Why are you investigating this?"

A cold expression settled on Corrine's features. "Keep watching Donnelly for me."

what happened between you and

across Corrine's face. "You know about

voice tinged with contempt. "But I heard about Leah's foolishness. She tried returning a fake antique, threatening to destroy the shop without a refund. Did

why Jules called Leah

antique trade operated on strict unwritten rules-once

be returned.

either profited from their choices or

had brazenly

a knock interrupted their

the door to

asked me to bring you this

overhearing Tanya's voice, demanded, "Corrine,

friend's house," she

friend? Do

too loud," Corrine stated,

stared at his silent phone, realizing Corrine's evasion meant she was hiding something

coffee on Tanya's tray. "Is that for

confirmed. "Late-night coffee isn't healthy. As staff, we can't advise

surely work isn't more important than his

of

him."

returning to Corrine's room. She handed the tray to Corrine and said,