The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 230

Chapter 230 Leah's Twisted

Satisfaction

"I've been to Forestvale. Maybe we even crossed paths back then?" Nate's tone was casual, yet there was an underlying intrigue in his voice.

A sudden chill coursed through Corrine's veins at his words, but her heart

pounded

relentlessly.

Her gaze locked onto his, searching for something beyond the surface, something hidden beneath his steady stare.

"What's wrong?" Nate tilted her chin up with his fingers, a faint, unreadable smile playing on his lips.

Corrine's eyelashes fluttered as she leaned back against his shoulder.

Just moments ago, a wild thought had flashed through her mind-one that sent her pulse racing.

But without proof, she wouldn't let herself believe it. Another disappointment was the last thing she could afford.

family off the hook just like that?" Nate tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, his fingers lingering

a knowing smile as she traced the smooth surface of her phone with her

family might have set this game

entirely up

returned to the Ashton residence,

voice was soft, filled with emotion. "Bruce, thank you... for everything you've

Corrine's photos had erupted into chaos. No instigation was needed. The comment sections were already overflowing with

insults.

poured in relentlessly,

and Bruce naturally

to nothing more than a social

that Bruce had

her instead.

utterly

needed to make a

by someone you once loved. Leah had no doubt

a loss for words

father appreciates everything you've done for me. He'd like to invite you over for dinner to thank you in person,"

up right

Leah murmured, her tone soft. "But no matter how yourself, Bruce. Otherwise, I'll