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?"

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

Carl's feet.

picked it up, and his eyes narrowed as he recognized the

screen-Corrine.

her face, reporters

of the way the world worked. Live streaming had changed

moments like this became public

surrounding Corrine, this situation

for a long moment before handing the phone back to the servant. His expression darkened. "Get the car. Now!" Without hesitation, he turned

after him,

together, their eyes glued to the live stream. "See? I told you

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

bored and decided to stir up some

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

lean in closer.

doors burst open as several men in black suits strode inside. The leader, dressed in a sleek black executive jacket, stood out-not just

others, his attire was slightly more

outranked them all.