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.”

brow tensed

glanced at Rosalie, his stare

in the room was 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

everyone stole quick glances at Nate, gauging his

the restaurant door flew open. Saul and Presley rushed

chapters

pushed back

glance. They didn’t need an explanation. If something had shaken Nate, it could

had happened to

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

and responsibility fell on him. He had no