The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1612:

Corrine’s fingers drummed against the tabletop, her rhythm mirroring the pulse of her resolve, a palpable tension filling the room.

After a moment of reflection, she decisively said, “Send invitations for Jules’ wedding to the major families of Pinetree City.”

Her strategy was clear: invite the potential disruptors and confront the challenge head-on, rather than allow hidden threats to fester.

“Understood.”

Meanwhile, at Celtis Estate, Nate and Franco enjoyed a casual drink at the bar, the atmosphere unhurried and congenial.

Franco, swirling his drink lazily, broached a topic with casual intrigue. “Planning to make an appearance at the festivities in Nelting? After all, it’s your future cousin-in-law’s wedding.”

the question, his gaze steady. “Corrine and I aren’t legally

of which, you’ve gotten engaged. Any thoughts on when you’ll officially sign

Franco’s phone rang, a persistent call from one

The conversation on the other end of the line brought a visible change to Franco’s expression, deepening the

the tension. Finally, Franco ended the call, his brows knitted

his glass, the movement of his throat marking his

fiction with

eyes reflecting deep thought. “It seems the

his eyes darkening with a

the Astleys, always keeping to themselves. Their patriarch, George Mendoza, in particular, is hardly ever seen in public. They could have easily faded from our elite circles if not for their heritage. Interestingly, the Astleys did extend a wedding invite to them, albeit out of courtesy

to tighten his grip on his glass, his gaze dropping

aback.