The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 856:

Carl’s cane, a symbol of his power, wasn’t just for show. It had real weight behind it. Even Waldo and Jayden couldn’t take a hit from it, let alone Corrine, who had always been sheltered.

Corrine waved him off. “Leland, I’m fine. You should go back to my grandfather.”

Leland, having known Corrine since she was little, knew better than to argue when she had made up her mind. He nodded, though reluctantly. But as he reached the door, he stopped. He turned around, paused, and then spoke slowly. “Miss Holland, don’t blame your grandfather. He cares about you, even if his way of showing it wasn’t the best.”

“I know,” Corrine said quietly.

Once Leland left, Corrine stood up and walked into the lounge. She rolled up her sleeve and saw a dark bruise spreading across her arm, a patchwork of pain. She furrowed her brows slightly.

In truth, Carl had held back. If he hadn’t, it wouldn’t have just been a bruise.

the news of what happened reached Jayden and Waldo. The two brothers arrived at Corrine’s office together,

you two doing here?” Corrine

settled on his face. “We heard Dad hit you. We came to see if you

Waldo asked, stepping forward

kicked Waldo hard in the

rubbed his sore backside, realizing only then how out

his head awkwardly, he muttered, “I

designs. “This is a special ointment. It’s great for bruises and

it as a faint, knowing smile appeared

had given her. The only difference was a steel stamp from Research

your grandpa?” Waldo asked, his curiosity

how much Carl adored Corrine. He would do anything for her, always giving her the best of everything. They had to settle for what she didn’t want. No matter

were desperate to figure out what she could