The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 857:

Jayden suddenly spoke up, his voice sharp. “What’s going on with the Becker family?”

Corrine paused for a moment, then explained everything. Concerned that her uncles might blame Nate for his actions, she quickly added, “Honestly, even if he hadn’t done what he did, I would’ve. And the Becker family’s losses might go beyond just money.” Her words hung in the air, leaving a heavy silence in the room.

After a long pause, Jayden’s cold voice broke the quiet. “Corrine, cancel the marriage arrangement. Leave Nate.”

“Why?” Corrine asked calmly, her eyes steady and defiant.

Jayden stared at her, not blinking, his voice like ice. “Because you and Nate are worlds apart.”

Corrine let out a soft chuckle. “And what exactly does it mean to be the same kind of people?”

between them, Waldo could feel the tension building. He quickly tried to steer the conversation elsewhere. “It’s time for lunch. How about we

could finish, Jayden’s

chin in his hand. The weight of his elder

guy; he’s a threat. Being with him puts

directly targeted the Becker family, the actions of Moses and Zack clearly showed where he stood. His

family might already know about Corrine. If that were the case, anyone out for revenge against Nate could see her as a pawn. No one could predict the kind of danger she might face. If other members of

“But who really decides what’s right or wrong? People still can’t

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stared at Corrine with dark, focused eyes. After a long pause, he finally spoke in a soft, measured tone. “Have you really thought this through? Even if it means putting yourself in danger, you won’t look back and

relationship, there were still things he needed to say. He couldn’t simply let

with firm resolve. “Uncle Jayden, you know how I am. I’m