The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1100:

Though his tone remained steady, each word sent ripples through her heart, leaving her unsettled.

Ralph’s eyes narrowed slightly at Nate’s declaration. Usually composed, he let a hint of irritation slip through. Turning to Corrine, his expression darkened with a mix of scorn and amusement. “We’ll see if she can actually hold onto that title!”

Becoming the Hopkins family’s matriarch was no simple feat.

Nate casually lifted his coffee cup, his slender fingers wrapped around the porcelain. He took a slow sip, savoring the rich flavor before speaking in an unbothered tone. “That title is hers, and hers alone.”

Ralph’s unease deepened at Nate’s unwavering confidence. He locked eyes with Nate, his stare sharp and unyielding. But his patience ran dry. Without another word, he rose to his feet and stormed out.

Nate watched him go, his face unreadable. Lowering his gaze, he masked whatever thoughts flickered in his eyes.

butler. His voice was low but firm. “Fetch the family records. And

a split second before

time. He flipped open the records, his eyes scanning the pages. Then he saw it—Corrine’s name,

why Nate had spoken with

his shoulder and stiffened in shock. “Miss Holland’s

traditions—and those of any major family on the Independent Continent—a name had no place

records didn’t just break tradition—it was a blatant insult to the Hopkins

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His voice held uncertainty. “But he’s always been disciplined and respectful. Why would he do something like this?” The unspoken suggestion was clear—Corrine must have used her influence to sway

His eyes gleamed with something unreadable as he looked at the butler. “He’s not the

expression tightened. “Are you

exhaled, his voice tinged with resignation. “Evelyn is pushing me to acknowledge Corrine as Nate’s