The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 459:

Understanding dawned on Calan instantly. He cleared his throat.

“Honey, should we… lower our standards a bit?”

Ever since Meg had informed him that Corrine was the heiress of the powerful Ford family in Lyhaton, he had regretted his earlier indifference toward her. After all, how could he expect the heir to Lyhaton’s wealthiest dynasty to seek their approval?

Yet, what baffled him most was Bruce’s decision. Had the man lost his mind? How could he choose Leah—a young woman from the declining Burgess family—over the Ford heiress?

Meg, however, remained focused on Corrine, utterly ignoring her husband’s advice.

“Where is Griffin?”

Calan exhaled heavily, sensing where this was going.

“Honey, Miss…”

“Holland already has a boyfriend. Let it go.”

offered her the herbal tea

“Here. Drink this.”

took a casual sip, her tone dismissive, but

there’s still hope.” Calan was

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caught off guard. He

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his posture

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expression faded instantly, replaced by his usual measured seriousness. His gaze swept over Bruce, assessing him before he placed a firm hand on

is a rare evening to unwind. Why not enjoy yourself at

a fraction of a second before

“Of course.”

Calan did not linger.

our leave,” he said smoothly, taking Meg’s

he watched the couple disappear into the crowd. Then,