The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 723:

His voice was calm, yet there was an unmistakable edge of arrogance lacing his words.

Jules’ expression instantly shifted, his face hardening as his eyes locked on Hell.

Where once there had been casual indifference, now there was an air of quiet danger, like a predator ready to spring into action.

It was clear now: if Hell uttered one more word, Jules would tear into him without hesitation.

Hell arched an eyebrow, a glint of challenge in his eyes. “Besides,” he continued with a smirk, “taking something that’s not yours always carries an extra thrill.”

A collective breath was drawn in by the crowd.

It was well known that Mr. Martel had a reputation for being unpredictable—generous yet ruthless, with a vengeance that could leave entire lives in ruins.

openly about coveting someone else’s woman was

remark, Jules’ relaxed smile evaporated, his

eyes held an intensity so cold, it felt as if they could freeze the

furrowed ever so slightly, her

clear to her—Mr. Martel had known her intentions from

had been

she had to get her hands on

successfully exposing the Burgess family to public scandal, her plan to acquire shares in Burgess Group

mind wander with

gem, and using her as leverage doesn’t sit right with me.

indifference, his tone dripping with disdain. “Do

with arrogance, carried an unmistakable

those watching from the sidelines, Jules might have been a member of the powerful Ford family, but to Hell, he was nothing more than

wouldn’t have spared