The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1443:

Her grandfather Carl was quite elderly, and her uncle Jayden, recently embroiled in a corruption scandal, was now avoiding public appearances to prevent further scrutiny.

Corrine surmised that tonight’s Ford family representative would likely be Jules.

As she moved toward a secluded corner, she spotted Jules—and, to her surprise, Rachel was there too.

Corrine hastened her steps to greet them, but just as she neared, a hand emerged from the crowd and grabbed her wrist. “I finally found you, my dear daughter!” Dewey exclaimed.

His hair at the temples had grayed, and he appeared noticeably thinner. Despite these changes, his sharp brows and keen eyes still betrayed the remnants of his once handsome youth.

Corrine’s expression turned icy. “Let go!” she demanded sharply.

you? How could

numerous dangers. The more warnings he received, the more determined he became to find her. To Dewey, Corrine was a

hoping to find her. To his surprise,

and more like your mother,” Dewey said, his eyes narrowing

piano at a banquet, believing it was the start of a lifelong romance. However, he had since learned it was all a deception, reinforcing his cynical view

was unyielding. She glanced over at

help, Corrine’s gaze hardened as she stared at Dewey. “If you don’t want to be thrown out, let go of my

always live

blazed with unwavering resolve. There was no fear in her—only a cold fire warning not

steady, it carried the

a moment, caught off guard by the change in her. His grip loosened slightly,