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

found himself inexperienced in

Corrine’s words had

Rachel ascended the stairs to call Jules

paused at the doorway, noting the unreadable expression on his face. A faint unease stirred within her as she spoke

out of his

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

and adjusted the cuff of his sleeve.

Rachel nodded.

he unexpectedly reached out and took her hand. The sudden warmth of his touch jolted her. It felt like a current pulsed through her veins, awakening every nerve. Her breath hitched as the sensation traveled through her,

she glanced at

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a glance over his shoulder at Rachel, who

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