The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 614:

Corrine and Jayden exchanged glances before rising to their feet and making their way to the doorway. There, they found Carl engaged in conversation with a man dressed in a sharply tailored suit. He appeared to be in his fifties, his presence commanding, his keen eyes holding the sharp glint of calculation.

Jayden leaned toward Corrine and murmured, “That’s Henley Wheeler, the director of the Chamber of Commerce. He took office two years ago.” Given the Ford family’s considerable influence in Lyhaton, every newly appointed director made it a point to pay Carl a visit.

Despite his age, Carl still retained the title of Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, making Henley’s presence here both a courtesy and an obligation.

Henley was mid-conversation with Carl when his perceptive gaze landed on Corrine.

“And who might this young lady be?” he asked, his eyes lingering on her with an air of curiosity and quiet assessment.

Carl gestured for Corrine to step forward.

“This is my granddaughter, Corrine Holland. She recently returned after studying abroad.” He then turned to Corrine.

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soon shifted to the upcoming Chamber event. Carl mentioned that he would be attending in person and bringing Corrine along—a remark that seemed

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before departing. Not long after, Corrine left as

she stepped into the elevator,

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