The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1020:

“While you’re in this place, follow the rules here,” Ralph said flatly. “Don’t go out at night unless you have to. This place has its own set of rules. Don’t let the luxury fool you.”

Corrine was a bit surprised. “Thanks for your concern.”

After the meal, Nate and Corrine left the estate.

Once outside, she let out a heavy sigh.

“Nervous?” Nate asked, holding her hand.

He could feel the sweat on her palm.

Corrine glanced at their joined hands and thought for a moment. “Ralph doesn’t like me.”

you or not doesn’t matter,” Nate replied, kissing her

of rules here?” She could understand most rules, but the one about not going out at night confused her.

families on the Independent Continent: the Hopkins, Quinn, Seymour, Burton,

car began moving, Nate’s voice, smooth and compelling, continued, “More than twenty years ago, the continent was thrown into chaos. Once things settled, the Elder Council passed a rule banning unnecessary outings

nodded, deep in

Nate mentioning that the Independent Continent had once been ruled by the powerful Higgs family. But then, a

told her that the chaos from over twenty years ago was likely tied to the Higgs family’s disappearance. But that was just her guess, and

convoy

further they went, the fewer cars they saw on

vehicles suddenly appeared. Their reinforced bumpers were

Saul exchanged a glance, a smirk playing on

these, there were always some

quickly, shaking Corrine out of her drowsiness. She looked at