The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 853:

“Corrine, do you really think the people of Lyhaton have not noticed? By punishing the Beckers so publicly, he is not just avenging Corrine—he is elevating her status. Ralph is not an old fool. He sees everything. And yet, even knowing Ralph’s methods, Nate still dared to act so openly. If that is not arrogance, what is?”

Ralph had already been wary of Nate’s prolonged stay in Lyhaton. Now, with this spectacle, it was only a matter of time before he stepped in personally.

Andromache was eager to see how Nate planned to shield Corrine when that moment arrived.

“Should we use this chance to…” The male assistant lifted his gaze, his eyes settling on Andromache. A quick flash of sly intent crossed his face.

Andromache heard him and looked up at him. She took her time, raising one hand. Her fingertip brushed his chin, nudging it up. Her words came soft and slow. “It’s not nearly chaotic enough yet. When the whole place turns upside down and no one knows which way’s up, that’s when we make our move.”

The assistant stayed quiet. He leaned in slightly, letting her guide his chin, falling right into the little game she started.

no warmth behind it. Her fingers, tipped with razor-sharp nails, slid down his cheek with unhurried ease. She kept her voice steady as she asked, “Do you know what hurts the most in this world? What wound takes

a moment but couldn’t come up

betrayed by someone

in her gaze. “To be betrayed by the one you raised, the one you thought was the most capable—that’s the worst kind of wound. But I wonder… is that woman really worth it? Is she worth Nate turning

before speaking. “Maybe we could find

her closely. “The Becker family must have a serious grudge against Corrine by now.

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Becker family had hoped that sacrificing Danna would fix everything, but

had taken a heavy hit

say for

it close, taking in its scent as she spoke in a slow, deliberate

weakness, could he still be as ruthless as he once