The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 864:

“I care about you, Miss Holland. Of course…”

Before he could finish, chaos erupted at the door.

Corrine turned just in time to see Saul walk in, flanked by men in black suits who quickly surrounded the restaurant, blocking every exit. The scene felt almost absurd, as if she had been caught in some scandal.

“What’s going on here?” Corrine asked, her eyes locked on Saul.

Saul hesitated, clearly uncomfortable about speaking ill of someone right in front of that person. But then he remembered his phone in his pocket—his boss was still on the other end of the line. After a moment of internal struggle, he finally spoke up. “Mr. Hopkins asked me to warn you, Miss Holland. He says Zeke has hidden motives. Be cautious. If he causes any trouble, we can deal with him.”

“Mr. Hopkins seems very protective of you,” Zeke said with a mocking tone. “He’s even controlling your every move.”

slightly. She noticed the deliberate challenge in

but I have other things to do,” Corrine said,

this opportunity to the Ashton family instead?” Zeke’s voice stopped

eyes with him,

the coldness in her eyes and grinned. “If you don’t

knew there was always a catch, and she didn’t believe for a second that Zeke would offer such a chance without wanting something in

to join the equipment

with sharp sarcasm. “So, you’re offering an opportunity in exchange

𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕥𝕠

while also protecting our interests. That seems fair,” Zeke

Group will handle the

the time comes, I’ll personally handle the negotiations with your company.” Corrine stood

“You agreed to have a meal with me. Leaving now wouldn’t