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.”

She noticed the deliberate

sorry, Mr. Cooper, but I have other things to do,” Corrine said, ready

if I offered this opportunity to the Ashton family instead?” Zeke’s voice stopped her

with him, her expression

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

always a catch, and she didn’t believe for a second

join

though her eyes were laced with sharp sarcasm. “So, you’re offering an opportunity in exchange for

𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕥𝕠

chance while also protecting our

“Alright, I agree. But Ford Group will handle the development team.” Her mistrust was

comes, I’ll personally handle the

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