The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 148

Chapter 148 Don't Try To Drag Me Down

Wilbur stood frozen, cigarette dangling between his fingers, as he watched Arion stride past him.

The reality of the situation finally jolted him into action, and he scrambled after his superior, his voice brimming with conviction. "Chief Hoffman, this case is extraordinary. We could finally apprehend Brevard after three years on the run. I just need authorization from higher up..."

His words trailed off as he entered the room, witnessing an unexpected scene. Arion was personally removing Corrine's handcuffs, his face softened with genuine concern as he spoke. “Corrine, my dear niece, I deeply regret my late arrival. You must have been through so much."

The officers fell silent, and Wilbur remained rooted at the doorway, his mind struggling to process the revelation. Arion was Corrine's uncle?

The truth was more nuanced. While not Corrine's biological uncle, Arion was Jules

uncle by blood.

In her youth, Jules often brought Corrine to the Hoffman residence, and over time, they had warmly embraced her as family.

naturally addressing Arion as "Uncle

profound honor-not for political gain, but because she represented the heart of both Carl and

her freed wrist, offering Arion a warm smile. "Did Jules inform

across his features. "What? Jules knows

knew, then the news would surely reach the ears of Jayden-Arion's

given how deeply the

Corrine's face as she observed

Jules hadn't alerted him, who

contemplation was interrupted by an urgent announcement from outside. "Chief,

violently-his

composing himself, he turned to Corrine with a

nodded, and they exited the

they passed Wilbur, Arion shot him a stern glare. "You're coming too. You created this mess, and

refused to shoulder the burden