The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1254:

Jayden sealed his lips, silence hanging thick in the air.

Years spent navigating the murky waters of politics had left him wary, a man constantly surrounded by lies and half-truths. Over time, distrust had become second nature.

When Barry crossed his path, Jayden had been taken aback.

Though the Ford family had never directly interacted with the students they had funded, Jayden was no stranger to their details.

Perhaps it was pity for Barry that had made Jayden value him more than the other assistants, giving him opportunities that stirred envy in the ranks.

During a business trip tied to a local poverty alleviation project, Jayden had indulged in too much alcohol.

had felt off. What he hadn’t anticipated was

been involved in any shady dealings with local merchants, so the rumors of

Jayden explained the situation, Corrine leaned in, pressing further.

he couldn’t bring himself to answer. Every time he tried to speak, words failed

moment before blurting out, “Could Barry be your

words hung in the air, and for a moment, Corrine’s mind went

Jayden, whose face remained unmoved, lips set in a tight

Her heart dropped.

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sweethearts whose bond was evident to

voice calm but weighted with years of experience. “Many years ago, I was assigned to a small, obscure city, and that was when I first met Barry. Within a month, he lost both of his parents and became an orphan. The Perez

tension that had knotted in their