The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 669:

The man before her inclined his head politely. His demeanor was calm, much like Carl’s.

“Miss Holland,” he said smoothly.

“Your grandfather would like to have a word with you.”

A flicker of concern passed through Corrine’s eyes. If her grandfather was calling for her at this hour, it could only mean something important.

“Give me a moment,” she replied. Swiftly, she changed into something more appropriate before following Leland down the dimly lit hallway to Carl’s room.

As they neared the room, a sudden crash echoed from within. The unmistakable sound of shattering porcelain jolted through the air. Corrine glanced at Leland, her brows lifting in silent inquiry. Leland cleared his throat, his expression composed but his tone carefully neutral.

“It’s probably Mr. Jules Ford inside.”

Corrine nodded slightly before stepping forward.

stood there, his head bowed in submission, while Carl faced him, cane raised high, poised to

Corrine’s voice sliced through the thick silence, urgency lacing her words. Her eyes locked onto the raised cane, a flicker of

the sound of her voice. His sharp gaze

here,” he said

has the newest

a steadying hand on his

“What’s going on?”

on

him explain it himself!” he

with an authority that sent a chill down his spine. Feeling cornered, he finally admitted to accepting certain “benefits” from Nate. He had assumed the dealings were discreet, yet somehow, the whispers had

had stopped persuading her to keep a distance from Nate. He couldn’t oppose her relationship

against the floor, the sharp crack cutting through the air like a

knew he had ulterior motives, yet you still interacted with him in private? Are you trying to

nonchalance, leaned back lazily as