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.”

her the herbal

“Here. Drink this.”

took a casual sip, her tone dismissive, but her

there’s still hope.” Calan was at

added, “Besides, marriage isn’t always permanent. That’s what

off guard. He

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approached, his posture composed yet

Archer, if you have a moment, I’d like

in Calan’s expression faded instantly, replaced by his usual measured seriousness. His gaze swept over Bruce, assessing him

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

a fraction of a second before offering

“Of course.”

Calan did not linger.

said smoothly, taking Meg’s hand and

around his glass as he watched the couple disappear into