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

up on the underlying certainty in her tone. He lowered

as if recalling something, Corrine turned

her grandfather brought her back into the Ford family. Even after he left

heard your grandfather mention it,” Jacob

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“But…”

pressed, curiosity

gaze, his expression composed, but a weight lingered in his

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

Was there a hidden truth behind this

surprise crossed Corrine’s face before

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

without hesitation, his gaze

want is for you to be safe and at

honesty left Corrine momentarily at