The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 885:

Nate’s words cut straight to the truth, but Evelyn, calm as ever after years of navigating tricky waters, didn’t so much as blink.

She turned her eyes toward Nate, her expression composed. “What else could it be? It’s just the usual kind of agreement between two families. That’s all.”

“So, you’ve already met Corrine’s mother?” Nate asked, his voice light but edged with curiosity.

“Of course.”

“In that case, shouldn’t we start getting things in order and discuss marriage with the Ford family?” Nate’s tone remained casual, but his sharp gaze told a different story.

flickered in Evelyn’s eyes. “Are you completely sure this is

belongs with me, and that’s all there is to it.” His voice was steady,

gaze for a beat before a faint smile tugged at her lips. “Looks like I was right about you

come this far, would you really have let me walk away from the marriage agreement without a fight?” His voice stayed light, but the question itself felt anything but harmless. It sounded simple on the surface, but anyone paying attention would

Nate would notice something suspicious. Her smile lingered, but a sharpness hid just beneath it. “There’s no point thinking

room again. After several moments, Evelyn’s voice broke the stillness. “The cabinet meeting

and then carefully set the pot back down. When he looked at Evelyn

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made her decision, she wouldn’t have invited Corrine to visit the Independent

Nate’s call. The choice had always belonged to Corrine. Just like Evelyn had said—if

she took another slow sip, her eyes wandering to the window. They narrowed slightly, and for an