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.

playful glare. “What

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

mused, furrowing her brow as if trying to recall where she might have seen him. Leah, eager to contribute to

voice to a near whisper. “He’s from the Independent

still for a moment before widening their eyes in shock. The mention of the “Independent Continent” was enough to make every socialite present

distant land 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

romance. For these women, forming even the most ephemeral connection with

tales on

man standing before them—Nate Hopkins—was not just

faces. A flicker of disdain flashed in her eyes before she quickly concealed it. How desperate. These self-proclaimed noble ladies were practically scrambling over one another, reducing themselves to mere playthings for Nate—disposable, insignificant, not even worthy of the title