The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 788:

Penny helped Evelyn back into her armchair, sighing lightly. “It’s a shame to waste your favorite beans.”

Evelyn huffed, her expression hardening. “I may love them, but they’re not indispensable.”

There was a subtle yet unmistakable hint behind Evelyn’s words. The words appeared to reference the broken can of coffee beans, but their true meaning seemed to reach far beyond that, casting an unspoken glance at Ralph, Nate’s grandfather, far away on the Independent Continent. Those gathered in the room could easily read the hidden message Evelyn was weaving.

Corrine, however, remained silent. She had heard from Nate that Evelyn and Ralph had experienced a falling out, which had caused Evelyn to leave. But judging by the chilly atmosphere, Corrine suspected this rift was not one that would heal anytime soon.

“If you don’t care for those beans, perhaps you’ll prefer the ones I brought,” Nate suggested, signaling to a servant to bring over the new batch.

Understanding the silent hint, Corrine accepted the offering gracefully and began preparing a cup of coffee with methodical precision. She handed the cup to Evelyn with both hands, her expression soft. “Evelyn, would you like to try this?”

but setting it aside. She gently

“I’m not one to be

his remark, Corrine glanced up, catching the faint movement of Nate wiping his lips. A flurry of heated thoughts flashed in her mind, and her cheeks flushed a soft

exchange in silence, a knowing smile flickering in her

Hopkins, the meal

brings magic to

nodded, taking Corrine’s

in

atmosphere—at least,

family reunion!” The voice was soft, almost melodic, yet dripping with sarcasm and bitterness, as if each

to eat in peace, I won’t deny you a seat at the table. But if you’ve come to stir trouble, I