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.”

turned away and strode toward a black car parked on

seen the message, but whatever it was, it had certainly breathed life into

the question—if not Nate, then

it, she stepped forward.

her gaze sharp and unwavering. “No need,” she said coolly. “I have a personal errand to run. The team might be heading out tonight, so you stay with them.

was flimsy. Anyone could tell Corrine just wanted her out

𝖂𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗇 𝖿𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍 𝖋𝗈𝗋 galn𝗈v𝖊𝗅𝘀．𝖼𝗈𝗆

mouth twitched as she tried to keep her tone professional. “Miss Holland, my duty is

her eyes narrowing. “You ought to know the difference between protecting someone and watching them. I am entitled to my privacy—without anyone, especially not an outsider, breathing

words hit like

talking about her. That last line had been aimed squarely

hath no fury like