The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 632:

Nate’s eyes flicked toward Moses, his expression darkening almost imperceptibly before he shifted his gaze to the rest of the table. His voice was steady, cool.

“Please, do not let this affect your day. Let’s carry on as usual.”

Terrance Brooks, Karina’s father, seized the moment to smooth things over. Raising his glass, he offered a polished smile.

“Mr. Hopkins, it is a rare occasion to see you accepting an invitation. It is truly an honor to have you here today.”

Karina, seated beside him, rolled her eyes in quiet disdain.

The Brooks family was one of Lyhaton’s top four families, after all. She found her father’s sycophantic behavior nauseating. Groveling was beneath them, and his eagerness to curry favor made her skin crawl.

Nate met Terrance’s gaze with effortless composure.

“You flatter me, Mr. Brooks,” he said, lifting his glass in response.

preoccupied over the past few years and have not had the chance to attend. I hope my presence today has not inconvenienced anyone.” His tone was smooth, his

with his strikingly handsome features, it was no surprise that the women in the room stole glances

spoken rule, but his mere presence at the head of the

Except for Jules.

check it

his chair, adjusting his sleeves

“Corrine, let’s go.”

into the fabric of her dress. She stole a glance at Nate, her expression unreadable, yet a

time for affection.

deeply, steadying herself, and then stood

His fingers traced the rim of his wine glass,

deep voice effortlessly

The words were calm, devoid of any

for a

had vied for Nate’s attention stiffened. The shift in the atmosphere was palpable—envy, disbelief, and barely concealed resentment rippling through them like a silent storm. If jealousy had a physical form, Corrine was certain she would have been