The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1629:

The man had a way with words—infuriatingly so. Every time he opened his mouth, he left her speechless.

Gathering herself, she placed her cutlery down gently, eyes cool and steady. “Mr. Cooper, I asked you here to discuss a business matter.”

Zeke raised an eyebrow. “This would not happen to involve Holland Group, would it?”

There was not the faintest flicker of surprise on his face. He looked as though he had already seen the end of the conversation.

Corrine blinked. Just for a moment, her composure cracked—barely noticeable, but Zeke caught it. He took a slow sip of water, voice measured. “The tension between Pinetree City and Lyhaton has been simmering for years. That recent…”

underneath, it was

had not only disrupted plans but drained pockets dry. For the elite families of Pinetree City, the sting of those losses still lingered,

the people of Pinetree City, it was not just a corporate deal—it was a warning shot. Expansion was coming, and it was heading straight

at his lips. “The Holland Group acquisition is stalled. Frustration must be mounting, Miss Holland. So

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Corrine did not respond.

same unshaken calm. “I intend to acquire Holland Group,” she said firmly. “But Pinetree City’s resistance has frozen the deal. That’s

from the cooperation. But aligning with the Ford family means placing the Cooper name at odds with nearly every major player in

words echo between them like a challenge

family and the Cooper family form an alliance through marriage,” Zeke said

of warmth, empty of meaning. “Mr. Cooper, I