The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Jayden and Waldo were too shaken to say a word.

Corrine spoke up. "Grandpa, I was the one who asked my uncles to keep this from you. If anyone deserves punishment, it's me."

As she spoke, she held the ruler out to Carl, silently urging him to strike her instead.

"Don't be ridiculous!" Carl's expression darkened as he looked at the ruler with disdain

and tossed it aside without hesitation.

Corrine crouched down, resting her head lightly on Carl's lap. "Grandpa, please don't be mad.".

"But you're a young woman. How could you tolerate such disgusting slander?" Carl's voice still carried traces of anger.

Corrine's lashes quivered at his words, warmth spreading through her chest.

The unwavering trust of her family felt like an unshakable fortress behind her, giving her the courage to face any enemy.

her gratitude, she didn't forget

“Grandpa, you know I never let these things bother me. Besides, my uncles have always protected me in their

for them." Carl remained

uncles are you-letting Corrine take the fall for

political bigwig, felt

top lawyers of the world,

despite their frustration, both men knew that when the Ford family's

they saw those vile words and indecent photos, they had been ready to

sharp glance at his sons. "Get out of my

irritates me!"

look and quickly

at the Ford mansion and, for once in

naturally-a rare luxury.

dressed

length, forming six neat rows. Some were even limited editions. And every single piece

long used

current apartment," Leland informed her. Corrine gave a

fishing with his friends." Leland hesitated briefly before adding, "He also asked me to let you know

paused mid-chew, a faint smile playing at the

had no choice but to oblige. She might as well lean into the

approached, Karina called. "Let's go out tonight! It's been forever