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…”

attention leaned back, relishing the

the 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 it was a coincidence. For all we know, the child

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before their amusement could peak, the door behind them was kicked open with

a brutal kick slammed into his back, sending him sprawling across

With a slow, deliberate motion, he placed his foot against the man’s back, pinning him

as he exhaled,

have nerve. Talking about my family behind

face went pale as he registered exactly who

“Mr. Ford…”

the Ford men guarded Corrine like she was the family’s most

Miguel had not only smeared Corrine’s name but had the audacity to drag Kiley

in slightly, flicking the ash from his cigarette. The embers landed near Miguel’s collar, the heat stinging through the fabric. Miguel flinched, sucking in a sharp