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.

entertained the thought of teaching Barry a

Jayden finally straightened up, staring out into the endless abyss of

gave Corrine a subtle nod, urging her to step forward and offer some words of comfort. If he tried to

then stepped closer. “Don’t let it get

about,” Jayden replied, forcing

sorrow that weighed

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tried to frame him, he wouldn’t have ended up like this. The failed

had considered the possibility, but never imagined it would unfold so

its usual calm. “It’s getting late. You should head back.

friend dining nearby. I’ll chat

eyes darkening with an unreadable expression. “What friend? Why didn’t you mention