The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1281:

“stands at the pinnacle of Lyhaton, which makes us a target. Jayden’s troubles have surely shown you how easily loyalties shift. Do you understand now?” Corrine said nothing.

Whether it was banks abruptly freezing funds or government departments stalling projects under the guise of investigations, each incident exposed how people were exploiting Jayden’s predicament.

But Corrine understood all too well what a marriage alliance would entail.

“A marriage alliance? I will do it!” Jules’ voice rang out from behind.

Carl and Corrine turned to see him striding in, dressed in a crisp white shirt.

The top button was undone, revealing a hint of his collarbone. One hand tucked casually into his pocket, he sauntered over and dropped onto the couch beside Corrine. “As a Ford family member, let me take care of this marriage alliance. It is the least I can do for the family,” he declared.

instantly. “You do not understand!” he snapped. “I am

of the couch. “And how exactly is that not my business?” he challenged. His eyes flickered with something sharp, something defiant. “You always favor her, and now

his watch. “It is getting late. Should you not be heading to

lifted her gaze, and for a brief second, their eyes

As she stepped out, Carl’s exasperated voice followed her down the hall. “You troublemaker! You are wasting my

troublemaker, but you are meddling in love affairs! You know Corrine is with someone, yet you suggest a marriage alliance? Have you forgotten that he

Lɒtєѕτ chɑρτєrs ιn g𝓪l𝑛ovє𝓁𝓈.𝑐𝓞𝓂

little brat, you are becoming

her as Corrine moved farther down the corridor. She got in her car and drove toward the company,

through the line, steady and reassuring. “Don’t take the old man’s words

chest at his words. Her lips curled into a faint smile. “Thank you,