The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1622:

The message was unmistakable—she accepted responsibility, but she would not lower herself to an apology.

Jonathan read the meaning tucked between her lines and studied her silently. Then, without warning, his lips parted in a slow, dazzling smile. The amusement in his eyes softened the edge of his features, giving him an effortless charm that few could match. “With that silver tongue, Miss Holland, you ought to be part of my family.”

Corrine raised an eyebrow, her smile subtle, almost amused. “You flatter me.”

He never intended to pursue the matter tonight. Had he wanted revenge, he would have let the man bludgeon Waldo to death while standing idly by. If a fatality had occurred on his property, at worst, the authorities would have shut him down temporarily for investigation. He would survive it.

Still, Corrine’s continued defense of Waldo stirred something uneasy in his chest.

He did not voice it, but the displeasure lingered.

still drew out a pen and signed

time to leave, Jonathan escorted her to the

toward the parking lot to retrieve the car, Jonathan’s voice broke the silence. “Now that he is

flickered in her eyes before she composed herself again. She thought she had hidden her true thoughts well. Clearly, Jonathan saw through every veil she

remained indifferent, though a trace of indulgence laced his words.

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hesitated. Her lips parted, and then pressed together again before she finally spoke. “Did that man offend

“And what makes you think

him kneel… and

just brutal—it was calculated, and potentially fatal. It was not the kind of retaliation one handed out over a petty slight. If the man had not