The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1361:

“No need,” Nate responded coolly. His eyes flickered with a steely glint as he stared out the window. Suddenly, he took out his phone and dialed a number.

Maddox Barnes was training, fiercely punching a sandbag, when he received Nate’s call.

“Mr. Barnes, your phone,” a subordinate announced, handing Maddox the device.

Maddox used his teeth to remove his boxing gloves before taking the call. Meanwhile, he signaled his subordinate to open the sandbag. The next moment, a bloodied, bruised man tumbled out.

“Take him away,” Maddox ordered. His subordinate complied, gesturing for others to assist in removing the man.

Maddox then walked over to the rest area and poured himself a drink. Hearing Nate’s voice, Maddox’s lips twisted into a sly grin. “I’ve heard from Franco you’ve got a girlfriend,” he teased. “You’ve only known her for a few months and already proposed. Now, hearing about her exploits, I’m even more intrigued. She not only slipped past your surveillance to return to Lyhaton but also had Universe Financial Group covering her tracks. She’s clearly no ordinary woman.”

Whatever Nate replied made Maddox click his tongue amusedly and chuckle. “You really are the boss, aren’t you?” he remarked.

call, Maddox changed and

morning, the helicopter of Universe Financial Group descended smoothly,

waiting at the base of the building,

that caught the faint glint of the overhead lights. At the sound of approaching footsteps, he lifted his head. From the entrance of the office tower emerged a woman—dressed simply

adorned her face, yet her features—delicate, sculpted,

designer labels, and yet she carried herself with an

𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊: ⳑ𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝗰𝗈𝗺

passing glance

soft click of his tongue, genuinely

been immune to feminine

nail clipper to his subordinate, pocketed one hand, and

voice. Her gaze—clear,