The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1563

Chapter 1563:

Jules’ smile waned. “I know,” he said, lighting a cigarette with a flick of his lighter. “And that’s why I’m thankful to Rachel, and I’ll ensure she never suffers.”

Corrine frowned. “She’s invested emotionally in you, and all you offer is gratitude?” she asked.

As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized she had spoken more than intended.

Jules and Rachel’s relationship was theirs to navigate.

Yet, thinking of Rachel, who had ventured alone to this new life without family or friends for support, Corrine felt a sympathetic twinge.

“She’s not marrying you for your gratitude, but for your heart,” she continued, poking Jules’ chest firmly. “Try to empathize with her and understand her situation more deeply.”

With that, Corrine turned and left without looking back.

the spot where she had poked him,

distance from romantic entanglements to

inexperienced

recognized his duty, but Corrine’s words had offered him a new

the stairs to

noting the unreadable expression on his face. A faint unease stirred within her as she spoke softly. “Jules, Carl and Corrine are waiting downstairs for

snapped out of his daze and lifted

layer of her composure. Rachel’s heart skipped a beat, her

the cuff of his

Rachel nodded.

took her hand. The sudden warmth of his touch jolted her. It felt like a current pulsed through her veins, awakening every nerve. Her

glanced at

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at Rachel, who hadn’t moved an inch, and asked, “What’s

replied, shaking her