The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1176:

Jax glanced at the gift, a flicker of surprise crossing his face before it vanished. “Miss Holland, you’re very thoughtful.”

He signaled for his servant to take the gift, and then smoothly changed the topic. “Miss Holland, I heard about what happened to you last night. Are you alright? Did you get hurt?”

“Thank you for your concern; I’m fine.” Corrine gently fiddled with her glass, keeping her composure. “I never expected something so trivial would attract so much attention.”

Jax, however, caught the subtle message in Corrine’s words. He lifted his gaze to Nate. “The Independent Continent might look peaceful, but beneath the surface, there are many hidden dangers. Mr. Hopkins, you must be well aware of this.”

There were certainly many eyes on Nate, watching him closely.

Any small movement near him would not go unnoticed, especially after last night’s events and the attack on Andromache this morning, which nearly took her life.

clear that only someone like Nate could have pulled off such

as he looked at Corrine, as if he had finally seen the outcome

more to his words than he

moment, Nate’s phone

it and stepped out

move is planned, a mix of fate and choice.

frowned slightly. She looked up at Jax, a small smile playing

I’ve entered the game, or

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it was the former, it would confirm Corrine’s suspicion that she had

it out by now, right?” Jax twirled the walnuts between his fingers, his eyes briefly meeting Corrine’s. “What seem

directly, but it was clear