The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1369:

Mandy let out a long sigh as her eyes skimmed the message on her phone. She muttered under her breath, “We were hired as bodyguards, yet here we are, playing matchmaker like it’s in the job description.”

That day’s summit centered around corporate presentations showcasing successful case studies.

Each company had to draw lots to determine their slot in the schedule. The Ford Group’s luck could not have been worse—Emily had pulled the very last slot.

That meant they were stuck there until the bitter end.

With no choice but to remain seated, Corrine’s back ached from the long, stiff posture.

When the final presenter finished, she rose from her seat, rolled her shoulders, and tilted her head to stretch her neck. Without a word, she walked out of the conference hall.

As she descended the stone steps, her phone buzzed in her bag. She glanced at the screen—and something shifted in her expression. She looked over her shoulder. “You all go on ahead. I have something to take care of.”

she turned away and strode toward a black car

life into Corrine’s eyes. Given the current standoff between

question—if not

Mandy’s chest. Without even realizing it, she stepped forward. “Miss

“I have a personal errand to run. The team might be heading

excuse was flimsy. Anyone could tell Corrine just wanted her out of the

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mouth twitched as she tried to keep her tone

know the difference between protecting someone and watching them. I am entitled to my privacy—without anyone, especially not an outsider,

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talking about her. That last

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