The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1027:

Corrine didn’t respond. She simply studied Mandy, amusement glinting in her eyes.

A moment later, Nate gave a dismissive wave. Understanding the cue, Mandy turned and left.

Once outside, she leaned against the wall, arms crossed, her expression darkening as she spotted Saul approaching in the distance.

Saul raised an eyebrow as he approached. “Why do you look so gloomy the moment you return?”

Mandy let out a frustrated sigh. “Years of being overlooked in the south were bad enough, but now I get dragged back overnight—just to be some chauffeur? Has Nate completely lost his mind over that woman?”

expression hardened. “Sounds like you’ve been away too long. You need

she didn’t back down. “I just don’t get it. What’s so special about this Corrine? If Nate were just the CEO of Brighton Group, I wouldn’t care if he surrounded himself with women. But we both know his reality is different. There are enemies everywhere—on the Independent Continent and within the Hopkins

by his side? Do you really think she’s ever been in a life-or-death situation? She’d probably faint at the sight of blood, let alone take action. What use is someone like that to

more than a

smile. There was something almost amused in his gaze. “For someone who clashes with

twisted with open contempt. Her voice was sharp with arrogance. “He isn’t

is where

remained unfazed. His tone was steady, almost casual. “Miss Holland is more than just a pretty

her knowledge in car modification is

shoulder, his voice carrying a note of sincerity. “If she were just some fragile flower, do you really think she would have caught our boss’s

scowled. The way he kept defending Corrine irritated her. “What exactly did