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 moved mountains just to see her

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

him.

five years ago

emerged from that trauma was like

of what

root in her spirit, as if she'd grown indifferent

ever look back with regret?" Jules' words

same gentle yet unwavering smile. "Adults don't have

smile crossed Jules'

with

he contemplated her question. After

away. "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

Continent," she echoed,

in, his voice dropping to a protective growl. "Corrine,

stern gaze unflinching, raising her beer bottle to her lips

Dangerous territory...

could truly judge

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