The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1445:

No name was mentioned, but Carl immediately understood.

His expression darkened as he looked at Corrine, a quiet warning in his eyes. He exhaled and said, “Stick close to me later.”

But before he could finish, another stir rose from the staircase.

Everyone turned toward the second floor.

Under the gleaming lights, Nate descended the stairs, followed by four men.

Right behind him were Jonathan, a scarred man, and two others in their thirties.

Jules leaned toward Corrine, lowering his voice. “The one with the scar works for Claude. The other two—Cutler Robinson from the northern district, and Maxwell Singh from the western district—run both legal and shady businesses. Big players.”

Corrine nodded slightly, her eyes reflecting quiet understanding.

them, the chatter grew

The Hopkins leader from the Independent

rarely shows up in public. What’s he doing here?

bidding war won’t be

someone said aloud, “Mr. Hopkins is quite something. Any family whose daughter catches his eye is blessed.” Just like

conversation turned to Nate’s love life, then to how many of their own daughters remained unmarried. The wealthy crowd subtly competed,

the whispers, and a slight frown appeared on her face. Hearing people discuss Nate as if he

and leaned in with a teasing

her, eyes meeting hers with a quiet sigh. “If

rest

said

honest, I

eyes lit up, her heart warming

meant it or simply wanted to lift her mood, it felt