The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 273

Chapter 273 The Tiara's Origins

As Corrine faced him, her features remained stoic while she slipped off her gloves. "I feel like I've been misled."

Disappointment was clear in her voice.

She had anticipated the tiara to be an exceptional find.

Yet, it now appeared to her as nothing more than a bad investment.

Growing up in the wealthy Ford family, Corrine was more than just rich-she was a sharp businesswoman who valued real profits.

Without the anticipated value and element of surprise, the tiara represented a financial loss. Especially considering the price tag of one hundred billion.

Although the money wasn't directly hers, the wasted potential still deeply bothered her.

"It's not a total loss,” Nate said, peering intently at the tiara on the table.

Interest flickered in Corrine's eyes. "Have you discovered something?"

With a tender look, Nate laughed softly and responded, "This tiara hides a mystery, one

to

Corrine arched an eyebrow, her gaze intense

I know of him, he wouldn't chase after this tiara without good reason,' Nate said, his eyes deep and

driven up the price not just to get back at Nate,

gloves once more for a final inspection of the tiara, yet discovered nothing new. "I've had enough; it's

a glass of water on the table, taking

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caressed her hair tenderly, his eyes filled with a hint of sadness. "I may need

back her disappointment. She set the glass down and asked casually,

sure," Nate responded. "However, I'll return

gave a nod. "Take

worry." Nate bent

he could pull away, Corrine tugged at his tie, drawing him into

puffed from their embrace, Corrine leaned

be here waiting for your

back of her head, kissed her forehead,

been waiting downstairs for

Nate duck into the car and