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.

do?” Nate’s voice was cold, his gaze cutting through Andromache like a sharp

at how Nate’s been influenced by this woman! He doesn’t even respect me anymore! What’s next?

child anymore. Why do you always resort to tears whenever Mrs. Hopkins

unmistakable edge in Penny’s

way, Andromache would have fired back without hesitation. But Penny, Evelyn’s closest confidante, was another matter entirely. Her words

that continuing her tirade would only serve to embarrass her further, she simmered

𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 𝓲𝓷 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮: ⳑ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼ⅽ𝗼𝗺⧽

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

deepened when she noticed Corrine sitting beside Nate. Her unease gnawed at her. “Mom, Nate’s birthday

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

there’s a limit,” Andromache persisted. “It’s one thing for you to leave after a disagreement, but what about Nate? Dad and my brother miss him. They’ve been preparing for his birthday banquet for ages. I heard