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?"

phone stammered, fumbling to hide it behind her back. But in her panic, the device slipped from her

Carl's feet.

and his eyes narrowed as he recognized

screen-Corrine.

the police station, cameras flashing in her face, reporters crowding around her with

been old, but he wasn't ignorant of the way the world

moments like this became public

reporters surrounding Corrine, this situation was far more

image of Corrine on the screen for a long moment before handing the phone back to the servant. His expression darkened. "Get

butler hurried after him,

the servants huddled back together, their eyes glued to the live stream.

she be involved in something like this? She's always had a secure, comfortable life with the

got bored and decided to

people?" A voice, laced with excitement, made

lean in closer.

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 he

slightly more casual, yet

outranked them all.