The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 680:

Leah, however, was nothing more than an actress who had disappeared from the entertainment world without explanation. To Aimee, Leah wasn’t even worthy of her time, let alone addressing her so familiarly as if they were friends.

But Aimee had been raised with a strong sense of caution. Her parents had warned her not to provoke Leah, now under the protection of Andromache. If Aimee stirred trouble, it wouldn’t just be her—her entire family would bear the consequences.

Aimee exhaled, a soft, dismissive snort escaping her lips.

“Beauty fades in the blink of an eye. Relying on one’s looks to carve a path in life is hardly something to be proud of.”

Her words hung in the air, and the surrounding crowd grew still. A few uncomfortable glances were exchanged before a young woman spoke up.

“It takes two to tango. Judie might not be entirely blameless, though the method of punishment was a bit much.” The group nodded in quiet agreement.

At this, Leah couldn’t help but snicker, her eyes glinting with mockery. Just then, Paul, accompanied by Jules and Corrine, approached the group.

The crowd parted instinctively, showing deference as they greeted Jules with respect.

“Mr. Ford.”

with an air of ease. It was evident to everyone that

showed little interest in the surrounding crowd. She was too focused on the thoughts that occupied her mind, her indifference palpable. With

a beautiful white horse stood tethered at the far end. The horse was young, its sleek coat gleaming in

that horse available for riding?” she asked,

and quickly replied, “That’s an Akhal-Teke, imported from overseas. It was chosen for its beauty, but it’s wild, almost untamable. The

in the air—Corrine was being

eyes, leaned in

Corrine’s lips curved slightly.

more of a challenge this

chuckled, his gaze flicking toward the restless

are always

knowing glint in his

“Bring the horse over.”

uncertain glance at the beast before shifting his gaze back