The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1030:

Before Corrine could answer, Zack intervened, his voice edged with authority. “Am I too lenient with you?”

Rosalie flicked the ash from her cigarette, rolling her eyes. “Nate hasn’t said anything yet, and you’re already setting rules.”

Nate seemed oblivious to the conversation, his focus entirely on peeling an orange for Corrine.

Rosalie’s eyes flickered with a hint of something as she observed the scene, taking another long drag from her cigarette.

Moses broke the momentary silence. “Nate, I heard you were attacked on your way back this afternoon. Have you found out who did it?”

Rosalie’s eyes widened in surprise. She hadn’t expected Moses to mention the attack with Corrine there, as if Nate trusted her completely.

on the Independent Continent. It shouldn’t be hard to

voice cold as ice. “No

worry. Besides, you should be more concerned with protecting Miss Holland. She’s new here,

Rosalie’s words seemed like a friendly piece of advice, they carried a subtle barb aimed

help but wonder why Rosalie felt so hostile toward her upon their very

Moses said, glancing over at Corrine, who was quietly eating her orange. He turned his gaze back to Rosalie. “With Nate here, she’s

a thin smile. “I suppose I was just

Corrine’s phone began ringing persistently, breaking

quickly switched it to vibrate mode. “Sorry, I

hurriedly left the room, her phone in

narrowed with a