The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 486:

Chelsea, taken aback, paused to collect her thoughts. After a moment, she adopted a stern expression.

“Are you aware of the Independent Continent’s strict rules against marrying outsiders?” she asked.

Surprise flickered in Corrine’s eyes. It wasn’t the rule itself that startled her, but Chelsea’s awareness of it.

“Furthermore, anyone who breaks this rule will be exiled and never allowed to return,” Chelsea continued upon noticing Corrine’s silence.

“Given Nate’s prestigious position and influence, do you really think he would sacrifice everything for love?”

A man like Nate wouldn’t have lasting emotional attachments.

He might stay with a woman for some time, but relinquishing his status and power for love was unimaginable.

Chelsea’s heart ached for Corrine, knowing how difficult this revelation might be.

However, seeing Corrine’s deep affection for Nate compelled her to speak out, fearing the eventual heartbreak.

this,” Corrine said, stepping

I’m going to be his

“What?” Chelsea was stunned.

seemed Corrine had disregarded

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉𝖊𝖉 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: g⍶𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀ꞏ𝖼𝗈𝗆

“Corrine—”

attempted to reason further, the sound of approaching footsteps

Nate, impeccably dressed in

him that only intensified

Chelsea was older than him, she felt a rare awe and apprehension in Nate’s presence. Her

noticed Chelsea, his usually

Ford,” he greeted with a

was a simple gesture that nonetheless left

her stood the formidable head of

Independent Continent’s Elder Council, known for

Nate was, respectfully lowering

guard, prompting her to draw a sharp

shock was evident in