The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 209

Chapter 209 Rejected His Grandfather's Advice

The downfall of the Ashton family was a direct result of their relentless greed.

They wanted to take advantage of Corrine's connections and wealth, even planning to use her to cover up Bruce and Leah's affair.

Yet, Corrine was no ordinary figure; she was the heiress of the wealthy Ford family, the most influential lineage in Lyhaton.

How could anyone think to manipulate her so easily?

"I'm different from them."

Startled by Nate's sudden declaration, Corrine gazed at him in confusion.

Nate cradled her face, his strong fingers brushing lightly across her lips. "I love you. I ask for nothing in return."

As Corrine blinked rapidly, trying to compose herself, she murmured softly, "I know

that."

"You don't truly understand," Nate replied, "or else, why remain so calm?"

He was hinting that she should display more emotion.

glint appeared in Corrine's eyes as

intimate moment, Matias, who was sitting in the driver's seat, discreetly raised the partition to

arm around her waist, lifted her

to become so captivated by a

ignited a desire in him to always want more, to keep her close

grandfather had always warned him against falling for anyone, warning him

now rejected that advice, choosing instead to embrace

his entire world upside down for her. Nate didn't stop

clasped the back of her neck, their foreheads close

Nate's laughter filled the

up in confusion, Corrine caught

"I think I have a better understanding of

to put into words, and the soft smile on his lips made it

as she asked, "Isn't

just ruin your kingdom?"

well-prepared to handle the chaos you bring," Nate

warm chuckle.

Nate and Corrine remained oblivious to the outside world, where the Ashton family faced increasing

understanding, especially when an outsider interferes in

was evident when the scandal at the anniversary