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

there is nothing else, I will be going. My

Hodge stiffened.

“Boyfriend?”

His eyebrows shot up.

when? Why have I not

Corrine’s patience wore thin.

do not need

𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 →

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

was losing ground, Hodge quickly

I just wanted to know—what is he like? Does he treat you well? And… how long have you been

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

really is none of your

was just Quentin’s grandson. The two families had maintained a cordial relationship over the years, and as children, they had spent time

nothing substantial. Corrine had never

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