The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 516:

After their conversation, Corrine made her way to Whisperwind Cafe for her meeting with Farris.

As she entered, the manager caught sight of her and paused, taken aback by her presence.

Coming back to his senses, the manager quickly stepped forward, straightened up, and greeted Corrine, his expression shifting to one of eager respect.

“Welcome, Miss Holland.”

She gave a small nod in acknowledgment, her gaze sweeping across the polished interior.

The manager hesitated for a fraction of a second before continuing, “Mr. Carl Ford is in a VIP room. Would you like me to escort you?”

Corrine paused mid-step, her brows lifting slightly. She hadn’t expected her grandfather to be here.

Her lips curled into a polite but distant smile.

I’m here to meet someone

stop as if reconsidering something. Turning back, she met

know

You can count on my

unnoticed. What she didn’t realize was that one of Farris’

out to greet her?” Farris set his coffee mug down with a measured pause, his gaze

𝖁𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖋𝖞 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘[․]𝖈𝖔𝖒

butler confirmed, carefully gauging his employer’s reaction. After a slight hesitation, he added, “From what I observed, they appeared to be well acquainted.

against the rim of his cup. Whisperwind Cafe was more than just a coffee shop—it was where

cafes had come and gone over the years, but Whisperwind remained untouchable—a testament to the immense

its elite reputation, the manager of Whisperwind Cafe rarely ever extended a personal welcome to

short of extraordinary. Just then, the steady rhythm of approaching footsteps echoed down

said, pulling himself from his thoughts. His gaze flicked

make sure no one enters unless

“Understood, Mr. Ashton.”

standing at the threshold, just about to step inside. He