The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1099:

Yet, even the Hopkins family had an overseer—the Elder Council. Originally established to supervise the heads of each major family, the council had been granted power to ensure order and accountability. But as time passed, their influence expanded beyond mere supervision. Dissatisfied with their limited role, they began interfering in family affairs, manipulating those in power to consolidate their own authority.

If the council caught wind of Nate’s handling of the collapsed Hopkins collateral branch, they would not turn a blind eye. Ralph’s earlier words made his stance clear—he was wary of the Elder Council’s reach.

Nate put down his cup, speaking in his usual cold tone. “If they wish to investigate, then fairness should be the standard. But before they pass judgment, I’d like to ask—how do they plan to address the crime of conspiring against my future wife?”

Ralph’s face twisted like jumbled wire. His brow furrowed as shock flickered across his face. “What did you just say?”

He studied Nate intently, his mind racing, forming a bold and unsettling assumption.

the other, his fingers interlocked on his knee. His gaze remained calm, unreadable. “You heard me. I won’t let anyone who dares harm my

ripple in

words brought a strange, unfamiliar warmth—a sense of belonging she had never

table, his knuckles turning white. “Do you even realize what you’re saying? You would defy the Elder Council

built upon vast metal mines, their assets immeasurable. But such prosperity bred greed and discord. Internal strife festered within the main family, while

stood firm, standing between Corrine and the storm

just

snapped. His voice came out hoarse with

his hand against the table. “Are you

matriarch of the Hopkins family.” Nate remained stone-cold, unshakeable. It was not