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.

he called for the butler. His voice was low but firm. “Fetch the family records. And keep

for a

no time. He flipped open the records, his

Nate had

and stiffened in shock. “Miss

Hopkins family’s traditions—and those of any major family on the Independent Continent—a name had

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

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disciplined and respectful. Why would he do something like this?” The unspoken suggestion was clear—Corrine

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

butler’s expression tightened. “Are you saying… your

tinged with resignation. “Evelyn is pushing me to acknowledge Corrine as Nate’s future