The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 567:

The place was shrouded in secrecy, spoken of as if it belonged to another world entirely. Its people followed their own laws, lived by their own rules.

Outsiders were unheard of—few ever entered, and even fewer ever left.

“Why do you ask?” Nate arched a brow, amusement glinting in his dark eyes.

Corrine bit her lip, a teasing sparkle in her gaze.

“They say people from Independent Continent cannot marry outsiders. If they find out about us, do you think they will try to separate us?”

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Nate’s eyes. A barely perceptible smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

“Who says people from Independent Continent can’t marry outsiders?”

Corrine stiffened, caught off guard. She turned to him, searching his expression.

continued, his tone

hold power in Independent Continent. Their influence keeps the Council in check. But before them, there was something even more

Elder Council?” Corrine echoed,

Nate nodded.

Higgs family.” He reached for her hand, his grip firm yet

the entire state’s economic lifeline. Compared to them, the Elder Council was merely symbolic. Back then, the head of the Higgs family defied overwhelming opposition to marry a

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of love could drive

Nate’s explanation stood out. Corrine

‘were.’ So… they do not exist

family had once controlled the economy.

knows exactly what happened. Within a month, the turmoil settled. The four major families rose to power, creating a balance against the Elder Council. My family, the Hopkins

family disappeared without a trace

“Yes, they did.”

as ancient as the Higgs, their wealth and influence would