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.”

or not doesn’t matter,” Nate replied, kissing her hand. “What

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

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

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

deep

Continent had once been ruled by the powerful Higgs family. But then, a

likely tied to the Higgs family’s

the Hopkins family estate, Nate’s convoy made its way

fewer cars they saw on

three heavily modified off-road vehicles suddenly appeared. Their reinforced bumpers were positioned threateningly

a glance, a smirk playing

were always some fools eager

up quickly, shaking Corrine out of her drowsiness. She looked at the off-road