The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1037:

Moses chuckled. “Feeling generous today, huh?”

“Generous, am I? Now you don’t think I was keeping you all waiting on purpose?” Herbert smirked at Moses.

Moses let out a chuckle. “A legend like you deserves a grand entrance.”

Herbert grinned. “Now that’s flattery.”

He slid into the seat beside Nate, but his eyes flicked toward the man still hovering by the door. “Doug, why are you just standing there?” Doug Burton jolted slightly, as if snapping back to the present. But his gaze stayed locked on Corrine, studying her face like he was trying to place a memory.

“I swear I’ve seen this lady somewhere before.” For a second, the room went still.

Zack calmly reached for the coffee pot, pouring himself a cup as he shifted just enough to block Doug’s view. “Now that’s a smooth line,” he remarked.

arm around Corrine’s waist, a quiet, unmistakable claim. His voice was cool and deliberate. “Corrine Holland. My fiancée.” Doug’s pupils contracted for a fraction of a second. He recovered quickly, masking his surprise as he stepped forward and offered

to meet you.” As she started to pull away, Doug’s

a sharp chill settling

air shifted,

had a reputation—polished, controlled, always mindful of

here he was, in front of Nate of all people,

Doug out of

the

his gaze locking onto Doug’s hand

speak. His expression barely shifted. But the way he looked at Doug made it clear—he had already imagined a hundred ways to break

on. “Miss

lifted ever so slightly, but the coldness in his

No

calm. “I don’t