The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 789:

“Miss Holland, you really are something. My nephew, who usually steers clear of women, seems to be bending over backward for you, and even my mother seems to have been charmed by you. Such talents, I dare say, I could never acquire.” Andromache’s words were dripping with sarcasm, as if she were holding a dagger and itching to strike.

Corrine regarded her with an almost amused expression, a slight smile playing at the corners of her lips. “Perhaps I’m simply naturally charming.”

She meant to say Andromache had only herself to blame if she was not popular.

Andromache’s face darkened, her eyes narrowing into cold slits as she glared at Corrine. “Corrine, don’t push your luck!”

Before she could say more, Nate set down his fork with a decisive thud. The sound was neither deafening nor meek, but it was enough to make Andromache’s heart skip a beat.

what my girlfriend can do?” Nate’s voice was cold, his gaze cutting through

hurt. “Mom, look at how Nate’s been influenced by this woman! He doesn’t even respect me anymore! What’s next?

“Ms. Hopkins, you’re not a child anymore. Why do you always resort to tears whenever Mrs. Hopkins is around? Can’t you let her enjoy a peaceful meal

an unmistakable edge in

without hesitation. But Penny, Evelyn’s closest confidante, was another matter entirely. Her

impassive. Realizing that continuing her tirade would only serve to embarrass her further, she simmered down. Though she longed to leave, she had insisted on staying earlier. To leave now would be to admit

𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 𝓲𝓷 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮: ⳑ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼ⅽ𝗼𝗺⧽

with great reluctance, Andromache stayed, though every bite she took seemed

her. “Mom, Nate’s birthday is coming up

glanced at her, unfazed. “This is Fragrance Garden, not the Hopkins family estate. Don’t

you to leave after a disagreement, but what about Nate? Dad and my brother miss him. They’ve been preparing