The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1433:

Her voice faltered, her grip tightening on the glass until her knuckles whitened as she fought back the storm within. The memory of the bullet tearing through her still burned vividly in her mind.

Not long after, she had fallen off a cliff’s edge. Not wanting the others to risk their lives to save her, she cut off all contact and faded into unconsciousness, bleeding alone.

When she awoke, her father was there beside her, his eyes red with worry.

Kinsley recounted these events with detached calm, as if an observer rather than the one who lived through it. Yet, her story evoked profound empathy.

She had taken that hit to protect Vulture and never once regretted it.

Her greatest regret was not confessing her feelings before she had to leave the Red Flame organization.

When she was lost in her memories, Corrine’s voice suddenly cut through the silence. “Did Vulture ever find out?”

for a moment before quickly looking away. She let out a weak laugh. “What would I

down. “You cared enough to take a bullet for him. He deserves

disbelief flickered across her face. She thought her secret was well hidden, never imagining Corrine would see

to stay composed. “How did

Corrine teased, leaning in and playfully pointing at her cheek. “It

instinctively touched her face, brushing her fingers across it, then

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arms, a knowing smile playing on her lips. “Did you make the first move after the drinks last

worked up the courage to talk to him, but then…” She trailed off, her voice

so much for him. Why not just tell

forced a wry smile. “What’s the point? It’s hopeless.

afraid of rejection and losing his connection with Corrine. Yet here she