The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 411:

Later in the dining room, Evelyn signaled Penny to serve Corrine a bowl of soup.

“Dear, try this cold melon soup. It’s a summer favorite here.”

“Thank you.” Corrine accepted the bowl with both hands and took a delicate sip, the coolness of the soup spreading across her tongue.

Her every movement carried an effortless grace, a quiet elegance that couldn’t be taught.

Evelyn studied her carefully.

“What do you think? Do you like it?”

“It’s not bad,” Corrine replied, setting the spoon down.

“This soup is a staple in nearly every home on the Independent Continent. Most outsiders struggle with the taste, but if you like it, well… perhaps it means this place is more connected to you than you realize.”

eyes flickered with curiosity at

the meal, Evelyn rose from her seat, excusing

watching Evelyn walk away until she was

taste?” Nate asked,

bit her lip before murmuring, “Did you notice anything…

slightly as he

eager for you to marry

Corrine mused

out and saw the caller ID flash with a familiar name—the Ashton family. A cold glint darkened her

yesterday, their calls had

because she forgave them, but because she refused to act as if she had something to

in stories on

in her voice, she said, “Sorry,

halted, watching as she stepped away. Then, almost instinctively,

surprise, she was standing at the window, silently watching Corrine. Evelyn’s gaze followed Corrine’s retreating figure, and a whisper

I not recognize