The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 805:

Leah, seething with jealousy and resentment, couldn’t suppress the flare of envy. Corrine’s radiance only amplified her bitterness.

But Leah knew better than to act rashly. This moment had to be seized with patience. Rebuilding her reputation would require careful strategy, not impulsive moves.

Still, seeing Corrine and Nate side by side, Leah couldn’t shake the gnawing question—why did Corrine get all the luck? After all, Nate was such a wealthy and influential figure. What made Corrine worthy of it all?

Nearby, Danna murmured, “Why haven’t I seen this man around Lyhaton before?”

“Have you taken a liking to him, Danna?” the woman next to her teased with a light laugh.

shooting the woman a playful glare. “What nonsense are

to hide! If you’ve got a crush on him, just say it. Honestly, I’m intrigued too,” the woman

him. Leah, eager to contribute to the conversation, interjected smoothly, “Of course, you wouldn’t recognize him. That’s Nate Hopkins. He’s not from Lyhaton,

her voice to a

rich ladies seemed to still for a moment before widening their eyes in shock. The

six formidable families, it was said that each household held dominion over staggering fortunes, unrivaled technology, and the richest lands on earth. For those who had never set foot there,

it was common knowledge that people from the Independent Continent never married outsiders, that did little to quell the desire for a fleeting romance. For these women, forming even the most ephemeral connection with a man

magical tales on

them—Nate Hopkins—was not just anyone. He

a glance across the group, taking in the eager, almost predatory expressions on the women’s faces. A flicker of disdain flashed in her eyes before she quickly concealed it. How desperate.