The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 569:

“That sounds rather harsh.”

“Rest, then come pick me up later.” Her tone softened as she added, “We’ll have dinner together tonight.”

Before stepping into the elevator, she reached up and lightly brushed her fingers across his cheek, mimicking his usual gesture.

“Listen to me, alright?”

A quiet chuckle rumbled in Nate’s chest as he watched her walk away.

Inside the elevator, Jacob’s gaze flickered once more to the ring on Corrine’s finger. He remained silent for a moment before finally speaking.

“Miss Holland, is there a wedding in the works?”

Corrine hesitated, caught off guard. She offered a small smile after a beat.

“It is not certain yet.”

she knew

in her tone. He lowered his eyes slightly, masking the complex

if recalling something, Corrine turned

the Ford family. Even after

your grandfather mention it,”

𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 ➤ gⱯ︎𝗅︎𝗇︎𝗈︎ν︎𝖊︎𝗅︎𝘀︎⸱ⅽ︎𝗈︎𝗆

“But…”

curiosity sparking in

composed, but a weight lingered in

with an arrangement that should never have existed? Do you even know Mr. Hopkins? Have you ever heard

should never have existed… Was there

Corrine’s face before

sounds as though you do not want me to be with him,

do not,” Jacob stated without hesitation, his gaze darkening with quiet

is for you

Corrine momentarily at a