The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1057:

Since Nate was now in charge, Bryant, even as his uncle, had to show deference and greet him with respect.

“Since you’re with guests, we won’t keep you,” Bryant said with a faint smile. He lowered his gaze and then stepped back, signaling to the young man to follow as they walked away.

Corrine watched them leave, her gaze sharp as she thought deeply. She remembered seeing Bryant’s face in the Hopkins family tree sent by Lone Ranger.

It was said that during the past conflicts in the Hopkins family, Bryant’s group had been the most passive, avoiding any power struggles.

But after their brief encounter, Corrine could sense a hidden cleverness in the man.

It appeared that this seemingly simple and obedient Bryant wasn’t as straightforward as he seemed.

most dangerous and

walking away,

seen many beautiful women on the Independent Continent, but compared

like the

was this mysterious quality

flesh offered a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, leaving a refreshing taste on his tongue. Then he passed the fruit platter to Corrine, his gaze settling on her with quiet

noticed a few familiar faces when I arrived earlier.” If her memory served her right, those people had once shown up at the Celtis

said, his lips curving slightly, his expression unreadable yet

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a brow. “Looks like I’ve been

assigned as her bodyguard, it was clear he had fortified their defenses. Even the people once stationed at the Celtis Estate had been recalled.

remained—their enemies lurked in the shadows while they stood in the open. If an attack came, they might not see it until it was too