The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 865:

“You wouldn’t dare!” Corrine snapped, her eyes burning with anger. Her grandfather already disapproved of how Nate handled the Becker family, and he had even struck her earlier. If Carl found out what had happened today, it would stir up a huge mess. Zeke was doing this on purpose!

Zeke nudged the glass closer to her. “It’s just a meal. It won’t take long.”

Corrine scoffed, crossing her arms in clear contempt.

“You didn’t always act like this around me,” Zeke said with a sigh, his voice soft with what sounded like nostalgia.

Corrine looked at him, puzzled. This wasn’t the first time he had alluded to their past. She couldn’t remember anything about him, no matter how hard she tried.

For a moment, she wondered if he had mistaken her for someone else. Noticing her confusion, Zeke’s face showed a hint of disappointment. Instead of offering an explanation, he asked, “Why did you pick Nate over me? I believe I’m just as good.”

It wasn’t just talk. The Cooper family had been a powerful dynasty in Lyhaton for a century, with untold wealth.

just as refined as Nate in both his demeanor and

for a moment before answering, “Maybe

said we knew each other before?”

met her eyes, pausing before speaking softly. “I’d rather let memories

didn’t push Zeke any further after he refused

point, a waiter came over and started setting down the plates, one

got to try the black truffle here—it’s their specialty,” Zeke said, pushing the roasted beef with truffle

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in

fork, but as she lifted her

quickly stood up and moved to her side. “Did you hurt

said, brushing

couldn’t bring herself to admit the injury came from her grandfather. How could

his hand sliding down her arm to check for damage. When he felt the swelling, his