The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1496:

After a weighted silence, Zack’s resistance crumbled. “I had those three cars investigated,” he confessed, choosing his words carefully. “The information points to one person behind it all: Dewey—Corrine’s father.”

The bombshell left Moses visibly stunned.

“Her own father?” he finally breathed, disbelief etched across his features.

A father targeting his daughter? What manner of hatred would drive a man to such cruelty?

From across the table, Cutler let out a bitter laugh, his eyes glinting with cold knowledge. “Anyone from Pinetree City could tell you about Dewey’s reputation. The man would sacrifice anything—or anyone—to get what he wants. If selling his daughter to his enemies secured his fortune, he’d have the paperwork ready before breakfast.”

The cruel assessment landed with uncomfortable clarity, painting a vivid picture of Dewey’s ruthless avarice better than any secondhand account ever could.

family has maintained their distance from

in the air as Corrine and Nate suddenly appeared in the

conversation died instantly, all eyes turning toward the newcomers. Zack shot Moses

caught the message

gestured warmly for everyone to gather around

ls .

after another, they ate

shock or the night’s accident, their usual

the restroom,” Corrine announced, rising from her seat. The moment she disappeared, Nate silently set down his

leave with raised eyebrows. “What’s going on? Did those two have a

thinking this wasn’t following the usual script. Shouldn’t