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.

a playful glare. “What nonsense

it. Honestly, I’m intrigued too,” the woman responded, grinning. “He’s not like the pampered rich

if trying to recall where she might have seen him. Leah, eager to contribute

paused dramatically, lowering her voice to a near whisper. “He’s from the Independent

ladies seemed to still for a moment before widening their eyes in shock. The mention of the “Independent Continent”

was whispered about in exclusive circles—a realm of untold opportunities, where power and wealth coalesced into an impenetrable fortress. Governed by the Elder Council and 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 a land of both fascination and

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 from that realm would

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just anyone.

A flicker of disdain flashed in her eyes before she quickly concealed it. How desperate.