The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 408:

“Have you been investigating her without her knowing?”

“I wouldn’t dare,” Nate responded.

Evelyn studied him closely, her gaze sharp, as if trying to gauge the sincerity behind his words.

Nate gave a soft, resigned chuckle.

“You don’t trust me, Grandma?”

“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” Evelyn murmured, almost to herself, her voice tinged with irony.

“After all, you were raised by that old jerk.”

At the mention of his grandfather, Nate sighed, his expression softening.

severing emotional ties, but I also recall your wisdom that sincerity can conquer

at the corners of

against this

engagement, but now, with Corrine revealed as Carl’s granddaughter, the situation had shifted, and everything seemed to

have a great-grandchild by next

sip of his coffee, exhaling

“I’m afraid not.”

tightened, her scrutiny

not… impotent, are

much weight. She had consulted his personal

Corrine had been together without any sign

coughed violently,

at g

to be responsible. If she’s with me, shouldn’t I

are correct,” Evelyn replied, her voice brightening as she set

pick a favorable date next month for