The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 498:

But Meg had already seen through Leah’s intentions. With a polite yet distant smile, she interjected, “Miss Burgess, you have been running around with us all day. You must be exhausted. Why don’t you return to the hotel and get some rest?” Without waiting for a response, Meg turned and walked away, her posture firm, her decision final. The message was clear.

Leah bit her lip, resentment flashing in her eyes as she watched them leave.

The Cooper family of Pinetree City was a powerhouse, standing almost shoulder to shoulder with the renowned Ford family of Lyhaton. Their influence had endured for over a century, built upon the remarkable achievements of their ancestors and strengthened by the current patriarch, Roland Cooper, who understood the art of avoiding unnecessary conflict.

As the group stepped into the grand Cooper estate, the sheer formality and discipline within the household became immediately apparent. Every detail reflected the family’s unwavering standards.

“Please, make yourselves comfortable,” Meg said, gesturing for the servants to bring coffee.

Not long after, Roland entered the room, his pace steady despite the cane in his grip. At eighty years old, Roland still exuded an unshaken authority. His sharp eyes, though framed by the soft touch of age, held the fierce spirit of his youth.

demeanor taking on a hint of solemnity. He greeted him with measured

“Mr. Hopkins.”

with a slight

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖛𝖎𝖆: gⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⍿ⅽ𝗈𝗺

“Mr. Cooper.”

curving into a faint smile. Having a man like Nate by her side came with

and Meg, their conversation drifting toward lighthearted topics—hobbies, past

the doors opened, drawing their attention. Callie and Griffin Archer entered first, followed

But Zeke? He was a surprise. Dressed in a sleek black suit, his crisp white shirt contrasting against his tanned skin, Zeke exuded an effortless charisma. From the moment he

room, his sharp gaze landed on her,

He served in the same military unit as Jules,” Chelsea

took over the family business and