The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1420:

The moment she crossed the threshold, she was hit by the heavy atmosphere that blanketed the villa. The household staff moved like shadows, cautious and deliberate, as if the slightest sound might trigger an explosion.

Seeing Corrine, Saul and Matias hurried toward her with such relief in their eyes it was almost tears. “Miss Holland, thank goodness you’re here!” they said quietly. “What happened?”

Corrine’s cool gaze swept the room as she searched for Nate.

Matias, understanding, quickly volunteered, “Mr. Hopkins is in the study.”

With a nod, Corrine headed toward the study.

As she walked away, Matias followed quietly, saying, “Miss Holland, please remember—there are some things Mr. Hopkins prefers not to discuss. It’s not that he doesn’t trust you.”

ago, Corrine had rushed through the night from Riverveille to Lyhaton, causing quite a scene at

simple explanation, yet Nate’s reserved nature meant

his temperament, Nate would likely be

crease formed between Corrine’s

wood. When silence answered her, she drew a steadying breath and announced, “I’m coming in.” She hesitated for a heartbeat before

dancing light—midday sun filtering through swaying branches outside, casting a mosaic of gold and shadow

stood silhouetted against the window, his back to the door as if deliberately shutting out

An invisible weight pressed down, making the air

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tension flowed directly from

cool detachment—a man wrapped in quiet reserve who moved through life with a lofty

before the window, he appeared utterly broken—a solitary figure drowning in