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.

Jules would have moved

her as a burden. Instead, he

him.

shifted five years ago after

who emerged from that trauma

speak of

Jules noticed an unsettling detachment had taken root

do you ever look back with regret?"

smile. "Adults

a smile crossed Jules' face,

familiar with Nate Hopkins?" Corrine

frown deepened as he contemplated her question.

They say he hails from a sovereign land-a place beyond

world,

she echoed, curiosity

voice dropping to a protective growl. "Corrine,

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

Dangerous territory...

could truly judge the measure of

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