The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1359:

Everyone looked up as a middle-aged man entered.

“Looks like I missed the most exciting part,” he remarked, surveying the room.

Franco Astley was the visitor’s name. He was not only one of Rachel’s uncles but also a comrade who had faced life-or-death situations alongside Nate.

With a military background, Franco carried a commanding presence that naturally demanded respect and caution from those around him.

Nate, however, ignored him, focusing instead on urging the attending doctor to hasten the treatment of his wound. “Hurry up,” he said sharply.

The doctor, intensely focused, didn’t even pause to wipe the cold sweat beading on his forehead. “Almost done,” he responded.

Upon entering, Franco made his way to a sofa and sat down, crossing his legs as he casually observed Nate’s pale complexion. “Well, well, well, the mighty head of the Hopkins family seems to be having quite the miserable day. It’s truly pitiful,” he remarked mockingly.

at the comment, his aura growing more formidable. “Enjoying

responded, a trace of delight at Nate’s predicament playing across his handsome features. “It’s rare to see you stumble, especially over a woman. I admit I’m enjoying this, though I regret missing the most exciting part. But your girlfriend—or

quickly corrected himself, his gaze sharpening as he mentioned Corrine. “Your fiancée is quite something,” he continued. “She climbed to the twenty-sixth floor using the drainage

only half-listening, snapped to full attention at Franco’s words. “What did you

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