The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 704:

“Look into Leah’s assistant. Find a way to extract something useful from her.”

Jules, almost as if expecting this, replied swiftly, “You want her to change her testimony at the critical moment?”

“Taking the fall for someone usually involves either money or threats to their life,” she responded coolly.

“I’ll handle it. You focus on getting better,” he texted back.

Corrine put down her phone and tapped her finger against the bowl of fruit salad. Standing up, she made her way toward Nate, walking with a slight limp.

Nate heard footsteps approaching from behind, and when he glanced over, his eyes met Corrine’s.

“Feeling hungry?” he asked.

“Is there anything I can help with?” Corrine leaned her hands on the table, her gaze fixed on Nate as he deftly worked with the chicken drumsticks.

nourishing foods, it seemed dinner would be

subtly exposed, and her long hair was gathered up,

throat tightened at the sight, and

he said, his

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a nonchalant motion, pushed herself up, sitting

said with a playful swing of one leg, eyes never leaving

and the striking elegance of his features. A face like that was impossible to

the Independent Continent, he’d drawn

plucked a small tomato from the vegetable basket, popped it into her mouth, and bit down,

bathing the kitchen in warm light, adding a peaceful touch to the

he worked, while Corrine, hands

simplicity in its purest form, yet filled with

was finally ready, Nate served it alongside two more

wash your hands and come eat,” Nate called, glancing at her. Corrine gave a nod and hopped