The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1096:

Herbert arched an eyebrow, his attention flickering toward the watch Moses was absently toying with. His expression darkened slightly. “Since when did you develop such terrible taste?”

“It’s a limited edition,” Zack said meaningfully.

As they spoke, Corrine and Nate entered the garden. Throughout the discussion, Corrine had remained largely silent, an observer rather than a participant. Her eyes were lowered, indifferent to the conversation.

Just then, Presley approached, leaned in, and whispered something to Nate. “Sir, news from the Hopkins family home. They’ve arranged a family dinner—and specifically extended an invitation to you and Miss Holland.”

At those words, a subtle shift passed through the group. All eyes turned to Nate. His gaze remained impassive as he gave a curt response.

are you?” The Hopkins family estate wasn’t just an ancestral home—it was a battlefield wrapped in silk and etiquette. This so-called family dinner

eliminated outright—they were

time, suddenly spoke. “And why shouldn’t we

a glint of interest flashing in her eyes.

the group.

walking into the lion’s den—she

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family wasn’t a house of nobles; it was a court of predators. To march in now,

and careful. But Nate cut him off, his tone leaving no room for argument. “If you want to go, we’ll go.

his throat, but Zack’s hand on his arm stopped him. There was no point in arguing. They knew