The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 156

Chapter 156 Stir Up Some Excitement

Carl stood in the garden of the Ford family residence, methodically trimming the hedges. He set the scissors down, took a step back to inspect his work, and asked in an even tone, "Did Corrine call today?"

The butler hesitated.

Since the day Corrine moved out, Carl had asked the same question every day. And the answer remained unchanged-she hadn't called, not even once.

Keeping his expression composed, the butler responded, "Sir, Miss Holland just took over the company. She's likely too busy to make personal calls."

Carl scoffed, his grip tightening around his cane, "Busy? That's a poor excuse!"

He turned and strode toward the house, his sharp gaze catching a group of servants. huddled together, eyes glued to a phone screen.

They were so engrossed they didn't even notice his presence until the butler cleared his

throat.

Startled, they scrambled to their feet. "Sir!"

Carl barely spared them a glance. "What are you watching?"

servant holding the phone stammered, fumbling to hide it behind her back. But

Carl's feet.

bent down, picked it up, and his eyes narrowed as he

screen-Corrine.

in her face, reporters crowding around

but he wasn't ignorant of the way the world worked. Live streaming had changed everything-news spread faster, reputations crumbled in

and moments like this became

number of reporters surrounding Corrine, this situation was far more serious than

to the servant. His expression darkened. "Get the car. Now!" Without hesitation, he turned on

hurried after

together, their eyes glued to the live stream. "See? I told you it was Miss Holland, but you insisted I

involved in something like this? She's always

decided to stir up some

are these people?" A voice, laced with excitement,

lean in closer.

the interrogation room doors burst open as several men in black suits strode inside. The leader, dressed in a sleek black executive jacket, stood out-not just because of his graying hair but also because of the undeniable authority

more casual,

outranked them all.