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.

distance from the Hollands all these years. Who

air as Corrine and Nate

shot Moses a meaningful glance—a silent command to keep

caught the

he gestured warmly for everyone

ls .

after

atmosphere felt strained—whether from Corrine’s lingering shock or the night’s

from her seat. The moment she disappeared, Nate silently set down his fork and

eyebrows. “What’s going on? Did those two have

thinking this wasn’t following the usual script. Shouldn’t a heroic rescue be followed