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.

Mr. Henley Wheeler, the director of the

Henley’s gaze with poise, offering a

to meet you,

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extended his hand in a gesture of

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smile, accepting his handshake with a light

group returned to the hospital room, and the conversation soon shifted to the upcoming Chamber event. Carl mentioned that

to take his leave, Henley turned to Corrine and asked, “Miss Holland, have we met before?” His words sent a ripple of unease through the room. Corrine froze. Even Carl and

had caused, Henley let

have mistaken

exchanged a few more pleasantries before

stepped into the elevator,

a thought, brushing the