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.

first to break the silence. “Nate, you’re not seriously considering taking Corrine there, 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 was nothing

weren’t eliminated outright—they were

quiet all this time,

flashing in her eyes. “This is the perfect opportunity to make my

heavy silence settled over the group. A flicker

just walking into the lion’s den—she was practically waving a red flag in front

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it was a court of predators. To march in now, without a

began, his voice low and careful. But Nate cut him off, his tone leaving no room for

Zack’s hand on his arm stopped him. There was no point