The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 244

Chapter 244 Inform Her

Nate's dark eyes caught the light, twinkling like stars scattered across the night sky.

Just a brief encounter with his gaze was enough to hold any woman spellbound, rendering it difficult to break away.

Caught up in her reverie, Corrine barely noticed as Nate's lips brushed hers.

In the silence of the private room, a heavy, unspoken tension lingered, reaching every

corner.

Abruptly, the ring of Corrine's phone pierced the air.

The caller ID showed it was Carl.

With a slight furrow of her brows, Corrine swiftly picked up, respectfully addressing the caller, saying, "Hello, Grandpa.”

A voice crackled through the phone, steady and familiar. "It's me, Leland."

A flicker of surprise crossed Corrine's face when she heard the butler's voice. "Leland?"

"Miss Holland, your grandfather has seen the news online. Your uncles are currently facing consequences in the study. Would you care to come and observe?"

this, Corrine stood up abruptly.

watched her prepare to leave

to the

drove, Corrine filled Nate in on

smile. "I

my uncles will suffer a great deal." With that, she swung the car door open and strode away without a

the car, Nate observed her retreating figure, his

fully appreciated Carl's deep fondness for

obstacle in Nate's endeavor to

arrival at the Ford mansion, Corrine headed straight

well-being to be your priority. What have you managed to do instead?

fell, the sharp crack of

air.

Corrine felt a shiver race

before knocking lightly

there?" Carl

Corrine responded, "Grandpa, it's

instant later, Carl's voice thundered, asking, "Did you two inform her of this?" Jayden remained

Waldo did the same.

the door and stepped inside just as Carl was about

ease your mind," Corrine said sweetly,