The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 660:

“Miss Holland.”

At the sight of him, Corrine’s expression softened just a fraction. She acknowledged him with a slight nod before stepping into the elevator. Hodge remained rooted in place, watching as Corrine and Matias disappeared behind the closing elevator doors. A shadow passed through his deep-set eyes, his disappointment sinking in like a weight.

Meanwhile, in the billiard room on the first floor, a group of wealthy ladies and men had taken note of the interaction. Amusement glittered in their eyes as they exchanged knowing smirks.

“No wonder the Ford family treats Corrine like a hidden gem. Just look at her. She has caught Mr. Hopkins’ eye, and now she has Mr. Seymour following her as if she has him wrapped around her finger.”

“Well, if she did not have something special, the Ford family wouldn’t have invested so much in her, would they?”

“Like mother, like daughter. Do you truly believe she is anything extraordinary?”

“Wait, are you saying her mother…”

man at the center of attention leaned back, relishing the moment. He lowered his voice just enough to sound

real scandal—she gave birth prematurely at eight months. The baby came early, but don’t you wonder what caused that? There’s no way

the room, their amusement feeding off

𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝗵𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 ⟦gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫸𝓬𝓸𝗺

amusement could peak, the door behind them was kicked

was happening, a brutal

placed his foot against the man’s back, pinning him in place. With practiced ease, he retrieved a

his face as

Talking about my family behind

went pale as he registered

“Mr. Ford…”

she was the family’s most treasured possession, despite the fact that her

the audacity to drag

Miguel’s collar, the heat stinging through the fabric. Miguel flinched, sucking