The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1428:

Jules wasn’t entirely cold-hearted—that much she knew. When he was with Corrine, his eyes lit up with genuine warmth. But with Rachel, he wore indifference like armor.

As she drifted through these melancholy thoughts, a cool voice cut through the silence from behind. “Miss Astley.”

Rachel jumped, her heart leaping into her throat. She had believed herself alone in the garden, not expecting another soul to intrude upon her private moment.

Had the person overheard her vulnerable confession?

Panic flashed in her eyes as she turned, but at the sight of Corrine standing there, the weight on her heart suddenly lifted.

She gently patted her chest, releasing a small breath of relief as a faint smile tugged at her lips. “Oh, it’s you.” The fear in her reaction was unmistakable.

approached. “Do you regret the

smile on Rachel’s face dimmed like a cloud passing over the sun. She lowered her gaze, a self-mocking twist

Rachel, her eyes softening with genuine

souls tend to bow their lofty heads when touched by love’s

be afraid to express your feelings. Taking

silk, she spoke in hushed tones. “Taking initiative is good, but I’m afraid of being misunderstood, of being

was a dance of charm and sincerity.

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was that her actions might only

the ultimate secret weapon,” Corrine said with quiet conviction. “I believe that if you’re truly sincere, no one will look down on you. Besides,