The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 521:

Corrine caught the firm conviction in his eyes, and a trace of uncertainty flickered across her face.

“Do you want me to end it?”

“This is the modern age. We’ve long moved past the era of marriages arranged by parents.” Carl gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, his voice calm but resolute.

“Besides, this arrangement… it isn’t right for you.”

Corrine remained silent, her thoughts unreadable.

Deep down, she forced herself to face the truth—she didn’t want to end this arrangement.

Carl seemed to read her thoughts but didn’t push.

“Alright. Take your time and think it through.”

in Whisperwind Cafe a while longer

stepped outside, Carl shifted the conversation to the upcoming

know you’re not fond of socializing, but this event carries a

the necessary preparations,” Corrine said, carefully steadying Carl’s arm

only need to go through the motions. You’ve met the other family

world remains unaware of

𝕷𝖆𝖙𝖊𝓼𝓉 с𝗁αρ𝗍𝓮𝗋𝓈 g⍺𝗅𝗇𝖔ⲃ𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗆

business and life, connections paved the way forward. Corrine’s lips

your

that he was suddenly trying too

abrupt mention of the marriage arrangement? As for how this arrangement had come to be, Corrine

he keep something like this

the distance, a shadow

gone, Farris slowly stepped out from his hiding place. The butler, who had been