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.”

likes you or not doesn’t matter,” Nate replied, kissing her hand. “What matters is that I love

here?” She could understand most rules, but the

five main families on the Independent Continent: the Hopkins, Quinn, Seymour, Burton, and Powell families.

“More than twenty years ago, the continent was thrown into chaos. Once things settled, the Elder Council passed a rule banning unnecessary

nodded, deep

had once been ruled by the powerful Higgs family. But then, a disaster struck, and

from over twenty years ago was likely tied to the Higgs family’s disappearance. But that was just

leaving the Hopkins family estate, Nate’s convoy

they went, the fewer cars

three heavily modified off-road vehicles suddenly appeared. Their reinforced

glance, a

like these, there were always some fools eager to show

up quickly, shaking Corrine out of her drowsiness. She looked at the off-road vehicles trailing them. “Who