The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1430:

Still, securing a match with a daughter of the Astley family far surpassed Carl’s original expectations.

Given their elevated status, the Ford family could only respond with humility—offering the Astley daughter a life of comfort and unwavering respect. Beyond that, everything hinged on Jules’ behavior.

Jules, expression unreadable, rotated a chess piece between his fingers, his gaze locked on the board. “It’s just a procedure. I’ll go along with whatever she wants.”

The words were simple, even indifferent—but to Rachel, they landed like a slap.

Her face grew pale, and a shadow crept into her eyes.

Corrine, sensing Jules’ distant attitude, realized just how many challenges lay ahead for him and Rachel.

“Grandpa,” Corrine’s voice cut gently through the room. All heads turned toward her at once.

chorus of warm smiles

beamed and beckoned her over with a wave. “Come here. Let me

their calls and approached as well. “Corrine, when did you get back? Why didn’t you let Jules know

replied, “I assumed Rachel and Jules were spending

added, “We stayed outside for

Rachel’s discomfort. Though she was about to become Jules’ wife, Rachel was still inexperienced in love. With no

for her hand—made

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secretly observed the

carried a different surname. At first, Rachel had expected someone raised with such privilege to be entitled and difficult. But after meeting Corrine

Corrine addressed Rachel so naturally in front of everyone, a flicker of surprise flashed across their faces, and for

Corrine and Rachel might clash, but

good terms