The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1551

Chapter 1551:

Miss Astley? Rachel?

Carl’s brow creased with mild confusion. What business brought Rachel to the Ford family home at this hour?

Just as he prepared to decline her visit, Leland, the butler, swiftly intervened. “Let her in.”

Turning to Carl, Leland offered an explanation in hushed, urgent tones. “Sir, Miss Astley might be here to see Corrine. Young women often share confidences and interests—perhaps we should allow them this opportunity to chat.”

With gentle insistence, he guided Carl by the arm back toward the study.

Carl’s expression remained clouded with doubt, yet he understood it would take more than one conversation to convince Corrine to end her relationship with Nate. Reluctantly, he yielded to Leland’s suggestion and turned away.

of Carl and acknowledged him with refined

a special blend of coffee beans I brought for you, Mr. Ford. I hope you find them to your

Rachel with quiet approval as his prospective granddaughter-in-law. Her beauty was undeniable, but it was her impeccable manners and

the sight of Rachel’s telltale reddened eyes. “Corrine came home today. You two should have

stepped into the elevator and disappeared

after her departure, Carl remarked, “I suppose this girl has

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patch things up quickly,” Leland assured him, passing the coffee beans to a waiting servant. “Rachel is a

Carl’s declaration. “The Astley family stands among society’s finest. For their daughter to favor that boy, he

admiration for Rachel. “Indeed, Rachel possesses rare qualities. Her marrying Jules brings honor to

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that marriages without love’s foundation needed time to mature. His cane tapped softly against the floor as he walked with measured steps. “Rachel marrying