The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1082:

She was sure that at this price, buying the stone wouldn’t be a mistake. But no sooner had she spoken than someone else raised the bid. “Number 1050, two hundred thousand.”

A flicker of surprise passed across Corrine’s face. She glanced over, spotting a man standing near the wooden railing of another private room. He looked to be in his thirties, dressed in a plain white shirt and black suit. He seemed more like a bodyguard or a servant than a rich heir.

“The person in that VIP room is from the Quinn family,” Mandy whispered in her ear.

Corrine raised an eyebrow. “The Quinn family?”

Mandy paused, sensing her confusion. She wasn’t sure how to explain. Everyone on the Independent Continent knew that the Quinn family’s heiress was very close to Nate. They were practically childhood friends. What was more, thanks to their…

themselves as in-laws. Most people had assumed that the heiress of the Quinn family would eventually marry

she spoke seriously. “The Quinn and Hopkins families

up on what Mandy was implying. Given the deep ties between the families, it was clear that Nate’s relationship with the Quinn heiress was more than just casual. She didn’t dwell on the matter for long and went back to her bidding. Corrine raised the price

that he was clearly trying to target her. Just as she was about to raise the bid again, a familiar voice suddenly rang out

to the private room, their curiosity piqued. The upstairs private rooms were reserved for the most powerful

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being so bold? Doubling the bid without a

them. When the big players get involved, we might as well sit back and enjoy

No. 1. Besides that man from the Hopkins family, no one else has the right to be

body language hinted at both fear and respect. Someone in the crowd whispered, “Don’t underestimate those in Room No. 2. They’re not