The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1042:

His excitement grew with each word, but Moses and Zack exchanged knowing glances.

At first, they had assumed Corrine had picked up some self-defense skills, likely influenced by Jules’ military background.

Now, that assumption seemed laughable. Her capabilities didn’t just measure up to Jules’—they might even surpass his.

But Rosalie had other thoughts. She lit a cigarette, took a slow drag, and exhaled lazily. “So, you’re telling me the president of the military academy has sent her multiple invitations?”

Such words were likely misleading, especially when jealousy clouded her judgment.

Doug nodded. “Yeah. Her name is still up on the honor roll. Even though she turned down the president’s offer, they’re still keeping a spot open for her.”

Rosalie’s eyes gleamed with malice. “You met her six years ago? She wasn’t even twenty then?” She tapped her cigarette lightly against the ashtray, her tone smooth yet pointed. “Achieving results like that at such a young age… quite the feat.”

tensed ever so

at Rosalie, his

sharp enough to pick up on her underlying suggestion—that Corrine’s success might not be entirely

and out of respect for Nate, some thoughts were

over the table as everyone stole

flew open. Saul and Presley rushed in, their urgency

more chapters at

dropped his napkin, pushed back his chair, and strode out without

explanation. If something had

serious had happened to her,

continue your meal. I’ll handle this.” Moses

was his establishment, and responsibility fell on him. He had no choice but