The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1016:

Ralph suddenly turned his attention to Corrine. His voice was casual, yet curious. “Do you play chess?”

Corrine hesitated for a brief moment before answering, “A little.”

Ralph let out a quiet chuckle. “You’re being humble.”

Setting his cup aside, he gestured toward the seat across from him.

“Would you do me the honor of a game?”

Corrine remained poised as she responded, “It would be my pleasure.” She took her seat with effortless grace, lifted a white piece between her fingers, and placed it on the board.

Just then, Saul stepped in from outside. “Sir, everything has been delivered,” he announced.

glance

a word, he moved forward and unlatched several

lay an array of rare treasures—exquisite porcelain vases, a delicate oil painting, and a brilliant gemstone

evenly, “Corrine prepared all

aggressive, yet his expression gave nothing away. With a subtle, knowing tone, he remarked, “Miss

with quiet confidence. “Just a small gesture of goodwill for my

board carefully

eyes flickered as he noticed her

faint, unreadable smile played

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didn’t falter. Her approach was unapologetic, her tactics precise—far from the

standing nearby, stepped forward to refill his cup. Just as he set it down, his hand trembled

grasp, sending a splash

brows and let out a sharp remark. “You’ve ruined