The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 181

Chapter 181 He's Dangerous Territory

The two settled into their chairs as Corrine's phone chimed, drawing their

attention. A gentle smile graced her features as Nate's message illuminated her

screen.

Jules observed that lingering smile with a faraway look in his eyes, memories washing

over him.

He vividly remembered Corrine's first days with the Ford family-a fragile figure with eyes that betrayed deep-seated unease.

Unlike her privileged peers, life had etched wisdom into her young spirit far too

soon.

Her method of processing pain-that stoic silence-had touched him more profoundly than any tearful display ever could.

those early days, Jules would have

once did he view her as a burden. Instead, he enjoyed

him.

five years ago after that devastating overseas

who emerged from that

speak of

had taken root in her spirit, as

do you ever look back with regret?" Jules' words emerged rough and

smile. "Adults don't have the

shadow of a smile crossed Jules' face,

familiar with

her question. After a

a sovereign land-a place beyond our reach, independent of any nation. Some refer to it as

world, Jules' revelation sent

Continent," she echoed, curiosity burning

voice dropping to a protective growl.

raising her beer bottle to her lips in silent

Dangerous territory...

judge

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