The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 168

Chapter 168 The Distinguished Guest

Carl leaned forward, his protective nature evident in every word. "She's my only granddaughter, and I must choose carefully. Her future isn't something to be decided lightly."

"Indeed," Quentin acknowledged, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Though with Corrine's prestigious background, our search in Lyhaton may prove more complex than

anticipated."

A wave of discomfort washed over Corrine as she absorbed their words.

Her unease deepened when Carl turned to Quentin, his eyes gleaming with purpose. "Do you have any promising candidates in mind?"

The two men exchanged knowing looks, years of friendship allowing for wordless communication. "As a matter of fact," Quentin began, "I believe I do."

Before he could elaborate, his trusted butler burst into the room, face flushed with urgency as he whispered something crucial in Quentin's ear.

Quentin's normally composed demeanor shifted instantly to one of alertness. "Are you certain of what you saw?"

The butler's grave expression left no room for doubt. "Without question, sir!"

Rising swiftly, Quentin adjusted his already immaculate clothing. "Bring him in at once!"

his first step forward, footsteps resonated through the

guests turned as one, drawn

tall, athletic frame. Every inch of his appearance spoke of innate

of distance, thin lips pressed together in contemplation. Dark eyes, bottomless as midnight

mystery.

the crystal chandelier caught his sharp features, highlighting an undeniable edge

gaze unerringly finding Corrine. Though his eyes lingered briefly, the slight curve of his lips suggested

amusement.

transformed the spacious hall

tension.

the crowd

"Who could he be?"

never seen him before, but look how Mr. Seymour rushed to

held that the Seymour family's influence in Lyhaton, while considerable, paled beside the Ford

stemmed largely from

wielded the true authority,

seem modest by comparison.

hurried forward to welcome Nate