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.

would have moved mountains just to see

her as a burden. Instead,

him.

ago

that trauma

of what

connection grew stronger, Jules noticed an unsettling detachment had taken root in her spirit, as if she'd grown indifferent to both

back with regret?" Jules' words emerged

to him, wearing that same gentle yet unwavering smile. "Adults don't have the luxury of

crossed Jules' face, devoid

you familiar with Nate Hopkins?"

her question.

"Only whispers reach me. They say he hails from a sovereign land-a place beyond our reach, independent of any

depths to their world, Jules' revelation sent a shiver of intrigue down her

Continent," she echoed, curiosity

protective growl. "Corrine,

his stern gaze unflinching, raising her beer bottle to her lips

Dangerous territory...

could truly judge the

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