The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1308:

Corrine ended the call. Mandy glanced at her and asked, “Miss Holland, should we head to the office now?”

“Yes,” Corrine said without hesitation.

As the car glided down the road, Corrine idly toyed with the tassels on her earrings. Her voice was casual but curious. “Mandy, how much do you know about Claude?”

“Not a lot.” Mandy’s eyes flicked to the rearview mirror, her tone steady. “Mr. Hopkins met him a few times, but they’ve never had much personal interaction.”

Corrine frowned slightly. “So, there’s been bad blood between them for a while?”

Mandy’s lips curved in a faint, knowing smile. “I wouldn’t call it bad blood, but they’ll never be on friendly terms. The Powell family follows orders from the Elder Council—they’re basically enforcers. That puts them at odds with Mr. Hopkins. The Powells also orchestrated an attempt on his life.”

fell silent, deep

in Mandy’s mind. A strange feeling settled in her chest. Her fingers curled slightly, and her throat felt oddly dry.

Nate had warned Corrine to stay away from Claude. This was also why he

Holland, Mr. Hopkins kept this from you because he didn’t want you to worry. So could you please not tell him

her responsible if he found out she had let this

Corrine understood right away. She gave a small, knowing smile, then turned to gaze out the window as the scenery rushed

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relief washed over Mandy. A faint smile softened her features. “Thank

Mandy’s expression. A hint of amusement laced her cool tone. “You don’t

pause, she admitted, “I owe you

of Nate’s most trusted aides, she had always