The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 172

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 172

Chapter 172 Racing

Corrine's keen intuition picked up on the calculated evasiveness in Nate's words.

His reluctance to volunteer information hung heavy in the air, leaving a bitter taste of frustration settling deep within her heart.

The sensation of being deliberately kept in the dark while others seemed privy to secrets gnawed at her consciousness.

After ending the call, she sprawled across her bed, her eyes fixed on the ceiling's blank

canvas.

The sudden crash of the door jolting open startled her upright, revealing Jules striding into the room. Her words tumbled out before she could stop them. "What brings you

here?"

Jules settled into a chair with casual grace. "How about we clear that troubled mind of

yours with an outing?"

him, her irritation seeking an

she ventured, "Our

"Sure," Jules affirmed.

bedroom, his scrutinizing gaze traveling over Corrine's attire before landing disapprovingly on Jules. "Taking Corrine out

the stairs. "I'm staying at Uncle Waldo's apartment tonight, but I'll be back this weekend for

a striking resemblance to Kiley's. With a resigned sigh, he

me," Jules assured him. "No harm

spoke volumes. "That's precisely what concerns me. She's

to go!" Jules exclaimed, a headache brewing from Carl's criticism. He grasped Corrine's wrist, guiding

Carl watched her disappear into the distance, concern etched deeper

face.

expression, asking, "Worried about Miss Holland's

him with a weary sigh. "What's your take

played across the butler's features. "Each generation charts

Mr. Ford. Why burden yourself with

silent, his gaze drawn to the birds soaring against the horizon, melancholy. shadowing

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