The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1058:

Corrine remained silent, but an irrepressible smile flickered across her lips.

“Is this island part of the Hopkins estate too?” Vulture, unfazed, grabbed an apple and took a bite. Then he glanced around, having realized his mistake.

Of course, it was. With Nate seated here, there was no need to ask. The air grew briefly awkward, but Vulture’s phone vibrated, breaking the silence.

His expression shifted as he glanced at the screen, a barely perceptible tension settling on his features. When he looked up at Nate, his gaze held a deeper, more cryptic meaning.

With a flick of his thumb, Vulture turned off the screen and stared at the half-eaten apple in his hand, suddenly finding it tasteless. “Mr. Hopkins, there’s something I need to discuss with you—privately.”

Though he kept his tone measured, his clenched back teeth betrayed his unease.

scowled slightly. After a brief pause, he rose to his feet

still, observing the silent tension

what message Vulture had received, but she had a hunch—it had something to do with her. Or, perhaps… the attack at the

serious, Vulture wouldn’t have insisted on keeping

at Nate solemnly. “Did you find anything on the attack

expression remained unreadable, his eyes half-closed, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking. “What

Red Flame network. I know you were arranged to marry Corrine even before you met her, but let’s be real—that arrangement was Evelyn’s doing, forced through despite the odds. Not everyone in the Hopkins family is willing to accept

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gaze, Vulture found himself hesitating—a

commanded submission. No matter how bold or