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 tea once

“Here. Drink this.”

tone dismissive, but

hope.” Calan was at a loss for

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

off guard. He had no response to

𝐿𝑎t𝑒st ch𝑎pt𝑒rs in g𝓪lnoνels.𝓬𝓞𝓶

his posture

have a moment, I’d like to speak with you

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

evening to unwind. Why not

fraction of a second

“Of course.”

Calan did not linger.

take our leave,” he said smoothly, taking Meg’s hand and

he watched the couple