The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1453:

Corrine’s presence tonight hadn’t gone unnoticed—she drew more than a few admiring glances from the male guests. The Ford family had kept her well out of the public eye for years. Very few knew who she was, and this was the first time she appeared so prominently at a major event.

Her presence was, without question, an unexpected highlight. After all, how many men could resist someone with her grace, allure, and quiet sophistication?

Knowing Nate—possessive to the core—it was hard to believe he’d sit back while other men openly admired the woman by his side. That was why Moses was almost certain Nate’s behavior this evening was a calculated move, a public claim meant to solidify his relationship with Corrine.

Nate didn’t respond, neither confirming nor denying Moses’ observation.

“What do you think he’s getting at?” Moses asked, turning to Zack seated beside him.

Zack adjusted his glasses, a gleam of amusement in his eyes. “If he’s staying quiet, there’s a good chance you’ve got it exactly right.”

with himself, a sly charm glinting in his narrowed

didn’t return to Nate right away. Instead, she made her way over

“Grandfather,” she called softly.

gave a small wave, motioning for her to sit beside

voice rumbled,

but Corrine understood

𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓯𝓲𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓮: 𝗀𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

have,” she replied with

hadn’t, she never would have accepted Nate’s proposal to

didn’t press further. He gave a slight

taken aback by her grandfather’s abrupt shift in attitude and

brows furrowed. “He’s not