The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 523:

Bruce remained silent but fully grasped what Farris was getting at.

“We can’t count on Corrine anymore. In the meantime, take a step back and think carefully. What else can we gain from the Burgess family?”

Farris stood up and slowly made his way toward his room.

“True skill lies in making the most of what’s available.”

Bruce froze, staring blankly at Farris’ retreating figure.

After sending Carl off in his car, Corrine headed straight to Brighton Group. The unusually smooth access to the CEO’s office caught her off guard. When she arrived at Nate’s office, she walked in and sank onto a sofa.

“You knew I was coming, didn’t you?” Her voice carried a subtle accusation.

Matias, who had been briefing Nate on some reports, immediately picked up on the shift in atmosphere. He set the documents down and quietly left the room.

toward Corrine. Without a word, he wrapped an arm around her waist and effortlessly pulled her into his embrace. His deep, enigmatic gaze softened slightly,

want to ask?” Nate inquired,

his dark eyes made her throat tighten for a second, but she steadied

marriage

I never heard a single

idly played with hers, his

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 ⲅⲁ𝓁𝗇𝓸ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⸰ⅽ𝗈𝗺

Corrine shook her head.

wasn’t clear

had blindsided her. Even though her grandfather hadn’t provided many answers, she could tell

voice low and smooth as he said, “You’re going to be mine sooner or later. Does it really matter how it all

Corrine’s eyes sharpened with

one being dragged into this, and yet I had no clue. If I hadn’t stumbled upon it today,

thought suddenly clicked into

this from the

was since the beginning and deliberately approached