The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1494:

He had dared to stand up to Jules and Corrine, thinking the Ford name would hold back—that they wouldn’t risk their reputation. But Jules’ words shattered that belief.

“For what you did to my aunt… if she hadn’t begged on your behalf, the Holland family would’ve been wiped out long ago,” Jules said as he stepped forward. He crushed the cigarette on Dewey’s chest. The burn pierced through the fabric and into his skin.

Dewey winced, clenching his teeth, his face twisted in pain.

Jules stared him down, eyes sharp and voice low. “Don’t take my warning lightly. Next time, you’ll be driven out of Pinetree City.” Then he turned and walked away.

When Kiley died, the Ford family never got to see her one last time. One day, a letter arrived.

In it, she asked Carl to forgive her stubbornness. She begged him to bring Corrine back to the Ford family and treat her well—so she could rest in peace. Her last request was that the Holland family not be harmed.

the letter, Carl was furious. He skipped dinner and tore it

Holland family’s affairs. He discovered Dewey had brought his mistress home not long after Kiley’s death—and

love shouldn’t make

the Ford family had

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actions today had

more step, and Jules wouldn’t hold back. Kiley’s plea wouldn’t

as he walked

paused. Slowly, he turned around,

Dewey said, taking a breath. His lips curled into a smug smile. “Before she died, she made a deal with me. How about we strike one