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.”

quiet obedience, masking the glint

the call, Karina turned to

she had been cast out by the Holland family and taken home by the

no logical reason for Corrine and the

her a knowing

𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 ⧼gⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽𝖈𝗈𝗆

together before, attempting to manipulate public opinion to ruin Corrine’s reputation, but unexpectedly exposing the long-buried

rolling her

has a talent for making

remained cool,

abruptly cut short by the arrival of a striking figure—Willa, the famous

only thirty, Willa had already conquered the film industry, sweeping up prestigious awards and captivating audiences with her icy, enigmatic allure. But Corrine soon discovered that the actress wasn’t as distant as she was

as Corrine spoke. By the end, she ran a thoughtful hand over

this design,

gaze swept over the gown, brows knitting together