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.”

down, she knew

underlying certainty in her tone. He lowered

recalling something,

grandfather ever mentioned my marriage arrangement to you?” Jacob had been by her side for years, guiding and protecting her after her grandfather brought her back into the Ford family. Even after he left when she turned eighteen, their bond had only strengthened. If there

have heard your grandfather mention it,”

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“But…”

curiosity sparking in

composed, but a weight

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

that should never have existed… Was there a

Corrine’s face before

sounds as though you do not want me

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

is for you

left Corrine momentarily at a loss