The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1275:

Besides, Corrine seemed more than willing to be in Nate’s company.

Absentmindedly twirling a lighter between his fingers, Jules watched Jayden for a moment before speaking up. “Barry’s dead.”

“What?” Jayden’s muddled mind snapped back into focus, a dryness forming in his throat. “How did that happen… when did it happen?”

“This evening,” Jules replied casually, recounting what Arion had shared with him. “That’s the situation, but there are some questions surrounding his death. We’ll need to wait for the forensic report.”

Jayden was silent as he turned to walk toward the window. Each step seemed to drain the life from him, as if the weight of the news had found a way to anchor his every movement. His hand shot out, grabbing a nearby stone pillar for support. His fingers curled, his knuckles turning white, as he struggled to suppress the storm of emotions within him.

He had placed so much hope in Barry. After all, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to nurture him if he hadn’t.

Barry a lesson, but never imagined it would come

straightened up, staring out into the endless abyss of the night sky. His

and Jules exchanged a brief look. Jules pursed his lips and gave Corrine a subtle nod, urging her to step forward and offer some words of comfort. If he tried to comfort his father, it

her lips together, then stepped closer. “Don’t let it get to you

be upset about,” Jayden replied,

it wasn’t sorrow that weighed on him, but

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ended up like this. The failed scheme

the possibility, but never imagined it would unfold so

regained his composure, his expression returning to its usual calm. “It’s getting late. You should head back. I’ll

Corrine replied swiftly. “I have a friend dining nearby. I’ll chat with him for a

gaze instinctively shifted behind her, his eyes darkening with an unreadable expression. “What friend? Why