The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 768:

As they made their way toward the elevator, Corrine unexpectedly came face to face with Nate.

“What brings you here?” she asked, the words slipping out before she could stop herself.

Realizing her mistake a second too late, she mentally sighed. As the owner of Gourmet Spot, Nate had every right to be here.

Nigel, upon spotting Nate, showed a rare moment of surprise. His ever-calm expression wavered, replaced by solemn respect. “Mr. Hopkins.” Nate gave a slight nod, his usual imposing presence subdued. “Mr. Miller.”

Something in Nate’s demeanor made Nigel pause, his curiosity quietly brewing. A man of Nate’s stature rarely acknowledged others with such deference. What did this mean?

Though Nate’s position remained somewhat enigmatic, none in the group were strangers to his influence. His status was not just high—it was untouchable. He was not the kind of man who bothered with pleasantries. Yet here he was, treating Nigel with uncommon respect.

But Jules, standing among them, understood perfectly. Nate’s regard for Nigel had nothing

Nigel. “Mr.

“Alright,” Nigel nodded.

attitude toward Nigel, narrowed his eyes in thought. He then glanced

dry chuckle. “If only it

being involved with Corrine—without the knowledge of the Ford family—made Jules inwardly curse the

𝒓𝑒𝗮𝗹 𝓬𝓸𝓹𝓎 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶

“What

taken by an

frowned thoughtfully before murmuring, “Unworthy? Are

their conversation continued, they stepped

group arrived. Leah, holding onto Bruce’s arm, stepped inside. But as they walked, she suddenly lost her footing,