The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 703:

As she rose from her seat, Evelyn’s voice was quieter this time.

“I’m tired. It’s time for you to leave.”

Without another word, she made her way to her bedroom, supported by Penny, leaving Andromache standing in stunned silence.

Corrine and Nate had returned to Celtis Estate. She settled onto a sofa, one leg tucked beneath her as she savored a bowl of fruit salad, her gaze drifting lazily toward Nate, who was busy in the kitchen. His back was turned to her, the contours of his broad shoulders and narrow waist forming a flawless V-shape.

It was a well-known fact that men were most captivating when they were cooking, and after witnessing Nate in action, Corrine could confirm that this was no mere myth.

Just as she took another spoonful of her salad, her phone buzzed with an incoming message. Her eyes skimmed the screen.

It was from Jules.

just going to let Leah off

had been waiting, almost expecting Corrine to use Nate to take care of

such a way was a little underhanded, but given Leah’s new role as Andromache’s goddaughter, he believed there was no other choice. Besides, Nate had made him a promise, and Jules was just

a flicker of something darker crossing her

Ⓣ𝓎𝓅𝒆

bowl aside, she quickly

were planning to

on a cigarette, felt a sting of guilt as he read

the ground, stomping it out, and quickly typed back, his words

just trying to gauge how much

stood up to scrutiny, and Jules knew it. He didn’t believe it

been to use Nate to destabilize Andromache and eliminate Leah. Andromache’s backing had elevated the Burgess family’s position, and Leah had become a force

Burgess’s rise. After Leah had harmed Corrine, Jules was eager to see her pay for it. Yet, with Andromache’s powerful family behind Leah, Jules found himself treading carefully. A direct confrontation would only

when Nate came into the picture. He could challenge