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.

could have pulled off such a bold move

Jax said, his eyes full of admiration as he looked at

sensing there was more to his words than he

that moment, Nate’s phone

quickly answered it and

then sighed softly, gently rubbing two walnuts in his hand. “Life is like a game of chess. Every move is planned, a mix of fate and

up at Jax, a small smile playing

do you think I’ve entered the game, or

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confirm Corrine’s suspicion that she had some deeper connection to the Independent

by now, right?” Jax twirled the walnuts

question instead of answering Corrine directly, but it was clear he