The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1271:

Instead, all fingers pointed at her uncle, Jayden. After all, Barry had dropped dead immediately after their meeting—it was too convenient a connection to ignore.

Claude’s strategy was nothing short of brilliant. His cunning ran deep, weaving a trap so seamlessly that even those who saw the pieces might never put them together.

Corrine studied him, her arched brows lending a touch of her usual charm. Yet beneath that allure, a sharp mockery flickered in her gaze. “I am going to the restroom,” she said flatly.

Without waiting for a response, she rose from her seat and strode away.

“I could use some fresh air too. Care to join me?” Claude said as he pushed himself up, following at a leisurely pace.

Corrine’s shoulders tensed slightly, but she did not spare him a glance. She walked straight ahead, radiating displeasure.

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stepping back inside from outside. His gaze flicked between Corrine and Claude as they emerged from the private room one after the other. His brow creased, a subtle

his voice low but firm as he

small nod, acknowledging

then, a rush of footsteps echoed down the corridor, sharp and purposeful. A staff member hurried forward, bowing slightly as he gestured toward the approaching

Corrine saw them. Moses and Zack led the way, moving with quiet confidence. Behind them, Nate followed at an unhurried

that made him impossible to ignore. One hand rested casually in his pocket, his strides unhurried, exuding effortless dominance. Despite his relaxed demeanor, an air of authority clung

ready to greet her—then suddenly froze. His gaze flicked past her to Claude. A beat of silence

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He did not react. Yet the very air around him seemed to shift. An invisible weight settled over the corridor, a pressure that made the space feel colder

Nate was furious.

realization struck Corrine immediately, as if the tension in the air had whispered it to her. He was angry again,