The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 659:

“I will step out for a moment. Let’s talk later.”

She left the lounge and, by chance, ran into Hodge near the elevator.

“Corrine.”

She slowed, her expression polite but distant.

“Mr. Seymour.”

Hodge hesitated for only a second before speaking.

“I remember you loved The Count of Monte Cristo. A friend gave me two tickets, and I wanted to invite you.”

Corrine tilted her head slightly, cutting him off with a small smile.

“I never loved it. What I enjoyed was the revenge aspect. I like seeing people get what they deserve, like in a well-crafted thriller.”

tone remained firm

nothing else, I will be going. My

Hodge stiffened.

“Boyfriend?”

His eyebrows shot up.

have I not

Corrine’s patience wore thin.

do not

𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 →

steadier than the impulsive Jules. Yet, at that moment, the way he reacted made her wonder if she

ground, Hodge quickly tried to regain

to know—what is he like? Does he treat you well? And… how long

of impatience crossing her face. Her voice, cool and detached, carried a

is none of

maintained a cordial relationship over the years, and

substantial. Corrine had never gone out of her way to

they grew older, their interactions dwindled, fading into near nonexistence. At this