The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1368:

What worried her most was not what Corrine said, but what she kept buried: the silence, the restraint, the false calm.

Corrine paused mid-bite and slowly raised her gaze, meeting Mandy’s eyes. “Do I look like someone with a problem?”

The question came sharp, her tone neutral but edged with steel. Of course, last night’s clash with Nate had rattled her.

But Corrine preferred to guard her feelings, keeping personal matters tucked away where no one could reach them. Public outbursts were not her style. She refused to wear her wounds like jewelry, especially not in front of those who worked under her. Letting her emotions spill over wouldn’t help anyone. It certainly wouldn’t make her feel stronger.

Mandy flinched slightly, then bit her lower lip before offering a soft response. “Miss Holland, Mr. Hopkins asked me to tell you… his injury was part of the plan. It could not have been avoided. He is recovering now; the fever has passed. He said you should not worry.”

Corrine’s lips curled into a dry, humorless laugh, but there was no amusement in her eyes—only frost. “Does he not have a mouth to say that himself?”

stood silent, her

this mood, nothing

had not called Corrine. He had not

that he was too weak to reach out. That he might be processing what

now… this?

clumsy attempt at reassurance

???????? ????

did he expect

time last night. He had his chance. Instead, he

carefully prepared breakfast now cold and uninviting. The sight of

as she watched her go. Reaching for her phone, she typed a quick message to Matias. “Your plan did not work. Corrine seems