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.

leave, Nate’s voice stopped

radar,” Nate commanded.

said with a curt

was overreacting. Until now, he had been Nate’s shadow, always guarding him. But now, being ordered to protect Corrine instead

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later, the rich aroma of freshly prepared food filled the dining room 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

ajar, and through the narrow opening, she could make out his silhouette, faintly illuminated by the

in his chair—shoulders squared, posture composed, his attention locked onto

him in silence before gently pushing

steely demeanor melted ever so slightly,

he asked, setting aside the papers

into a subtle

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