The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1097:

Nate, who had just ended a phone call, turned toward her. The moment his eyes landed on her, the usual coldness in his gaze melted, replaced by something far softer.

As they descended the stairs, Saul and Mandy glanced up. For a brief moment, they were stunned. Though Corrine’s figure was slender, there was an undeniable presence about her. Standing beside Nate, she did not seem overshadowed—instead, she matched him seamlessly.

From the upper floor, Vulture watched the scene unfold, an inexplicable sadness rising in his chest. Some chances, once lost, never come again.

“Hey!” His voice cut through the air just as Corrine reached the door. She paused, glancing back over her shoulder.

With a flick of his wrist, Vulture tossed something toward her. She caught it instinctively, though she couldn’t make out what it was at first.

“A little something I prepared for you,” he said, his voice carrying an unfamiliar softness. “Perfect timing to give it to you now. You’ll need it for protection. The Hopkins household isn’t a place to let your guard down.”

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at the weapon, then smiled. “Don’t worry.” And with that,

banquet, ensuring that every member of the Hopkins clan was in attendance. This was no ordinary evening

them with a polite bow and led them into the living room. “Mr. Nate Hopkins, Miss Holland, please

slid the coffee meant for him across the table toward Corrine. “Try it and tell me if

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by surprise. He was wary—convinced someone might tamper with her drink. By offering her his own coffee, he was shielding her from

hesitated before pressing her lips together and taking a small sip. “Will the members of the collateral

to the Hopkins family rules, the members of the collateral branches aren’t permitted to

restriction, Corrine realized, served to bolster the

rules…” The Ford family—renowned as the wealthiest in Lyhaton—had its own strict traditions, but compared to the