The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 713:

“And others…” He paused, his expression turning grave.

“They’re from the Elder Council.”

It was no surprise to Saul that the Elder Council had its eyes on Lyhaton. It was inevitable, given Nate’s extended stay in the town for Corrine.

For years, the Elder Council had attempted to manipulate Nate through arranged marriages to undermine his authority. Now that they knew about Corrine, Saul figured they wouldn’t back off easily.

Nate’s face turned to stone, his eyes glinting with a dangerous chill that promised trouble. Saul’s pulse quickened. He could already picture the fates of the people sent by the Elder Council.

“If they can’t stay in line, teach them a lesson they won’t forget,” Nate’s low, icy voice cut through the silence.

His tone was flat, almost bored. However, the quiet arrogance beneath it sent a shiver down Saul’s spine.

Saul’s eyes widened slightly before he quickly masked his reaction.

“Yes, sir,” he responded.

he turned to leave, Nate’s

off the radar,” Nate commanded. Saul froze for a beat before

said with a curt

guarding him. But now, being

𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝒑𝓮𝓻𝒎𝒊𝓼𝓼𝒊𝓸𝓷 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 g𝓪l𝗇ov𝒆𝗅𝓈.𝓬om

as Corrine set down the last of the dishes. She slipped off her apron, smoothing out the creases in her dress before making her way upstairs to call

she could make out his silhouette, faintly illuminated

squared, posture composed, his attention locked onto the

him in

steely demeanor melted ever so slightly, his eyes

up here?” he asked, setting aside the papers in his hand as he quickly rose and

lips curled into

just a small injury, nothing serious. I can still walk, you