The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1315:

Jules took a long sip of his drink before setting the glass down. “I’ve thought this through,” he said, sinking back into his chair.

Rachel pressed her lips together, studying him carefully. “Jules, what’s on your schedule this afternoon?”

“I have a meeting at the office,” he replied steadily. After a brief pause, he added, “And later tonight, I have a few social events to attend.”

His reply sounded stiff, more like a business update than a conversation between two people in love.

Rachel’s eyes flickered slightly as she asked, “So, what time do you think you’ll be done?”

Jules hesitated. “Not sure.” A slight crease formed between his brows, as if he just realized how distant he sounded. He added, “Work has been hectic lately. There are things at the company I have to handle myself.”

a small

coffee cup, took a slow sip, and lowered her eyes to

ticking off items from a to-do list. To an outsider, they would seem less like

the meal ended, everyone went their separate ways. Corrine and Chelsea followed behind, walking at

has always valued your opinion. Can’t you talk to him? I’m really

willingly. If they didn’t see eye to eye, forcing them together would only bring frustration and heartache. Why

gaze following Jules and Rachel as they walked ahead. “I just don’t know if he’ll

stories are at

of a marriage alliance because of her. Now that he had introduced Rachel to his parents and

a simple conversation could

goodbye to Jayden and Chelsea, Corrine headed

voice called