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.

understand!” he

His eyes flickered with something sharp, something defiant. “You always favor her,

glanced at his watch. “It is getting late. Should you not be

brief second, their eyes met. Unspoken understanding passed

“Grandfather, I will head to the company now.” As she stepped out, Carl’s exasperated voice followed her down the

Corrine is with someone, yet you suggest a marriage alliance? Have you forgotten that he just helped free your eldest son? Instead of thanking him,

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you are becoming

farther down the corridor. She got in

came through the line, steady and reassuring. “Don’t take the old man’s words seriously. As long as I

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