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.

to leave, Nate’s voice

safe and off the radar,” Nate

with a curt

guarding him. But now, being ordered to protect Corrine

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rich aroma of freshly prepared food filled the dining room as Corrine set down the last of the dishes. She slipped off

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

squared, posture composed, his

moment, watching him in silence before gently pushing

Lifting his gaze, Nate’s steely demeanor melted ever so slightly,

asked, setting aside the papers in his hand

curled into

serious. I can still walk,