The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1614:

Encouraged by this thought, Evelyn’s spirits lifted. “You really have a way with words, dear.”

Corrine’s smile turned mischievous. “Well, since I’m so charming, maybe you could do me a small favor?”

She had carefully considered her approach. Straightforwardness seemed better than subterfuge. Evelyn, seasoned by years of wisdom, would see right through any attempt at manipulation. Trying to deceive Evelyn was like performing amateur tricks before a seasoned magician. Conversely, a touch of coyness with an elder could lead to surprisingly positive outcomes.

And it did.

Evelyn’s eyes twinkled with understanding and then softened. “How could I possibly say no to you, Corrine?”

Hearing this, Corrine exhaled quietly, relieved. She had feared Evelyn might decline. It seemed she had played her cards right.

unusual symbols on the hairpin recently. They’re ancient script from the

don’t we look at them together after

sounds perfect,” Corrine

passed them to Evelyn. “Given how long it’s been, I’ll need to examine these symbols

“You’re among the rare few fluent in ancient script from the Independent Continent. You used to decipher these with ease. Are you certain you need to study them

no longer manage,” Evelyn remarked, sliding off her glasses and giving Nate a nonchalant look. “Do you think I’m not

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what I mean,” Nate responded, his smile betraying a hint of

understandable. In a place like the Independent Continent, one might expect ignorance of ancient script from most

find her place in the exchange. All she could do was sit still and watch. She had always thought of Evelyn as friendly, and now the connection to the hairpin added layers of intrigue

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