The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 708:

In his eyes, the moment he cast her out, their bond had already been severed.

Inviting her to his birthday dinner had nothing to do with reconciliation. It was a mere performance, a strategic gesture to smooth things over—not to mend what had long been broken.

He had no interest in righting past wrongs. What truly caught his attention was Corrine’s rising worth.

Earlier that day, at a social gathering, he’d caught wind of some intriguing rumors.

Corrine wasn’t just surviving in Lyhaton—she was thriving. More importantly, she was connected to a powerful man.

It wasn’t a relationship anyone would call respectable, but it proved one thing—Corrine had become someone of significance.

After a long, contemplative pause, Dewey took a slow sip of his coffee. Then, in a measured tone, he said, “I’ll take care of this myself. You should go back to your room.”

in quiet obedience, masking the glint of malice in

the moment Corrine ended the call, Karina turned to her with sharp

your number?” She knew Corrine’s story—how she had

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things.” Their conversation was abruptly cut short by the arrival of a striking figure—Willa,

prestigious awards and captivating audiences with her icy, enigmatic allure. But Corrine soon discovered that the actress wasn’t as distant as she was made out to

patient and keen, as Corrine spoke. By the end, she ran a thoughtful hand over the fabric of the

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gaze swept over the gown, brows knitting together as if