The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1574

Chapter 1574:

Seeing Evelyn’s dazed look, Penny intervened. “Mrs. Hopkins, your coffee has gone cold. I’ll fetch you a new one.”

Pulled back to reality by Penny’s voice, Evelyn masked her feelings, looking away briefly. When she lifted her eyes again, the warmth had returned to her expression. “Please, everyone, take a seat.”

As they settled, the room filled with polite exchanges, though Carl’s and Jayden’s quietude lent an awkward air. Chelsea, maintaining her smile, felt compelled to remind Jayden, “Today marks a special occasion for Corrine. Let’s offer her our smiles.”

The night before, Jayden had learned of Evelyn’s plans to visit the Ford family and finalize Corrine and Nate’s engagement, which troubled him deeply. It appeared to Jayden that Corrine’s marriage was more than a mere alliance; it was a venture into peril.

much he disliked the idea, but the arrangements

the decision with grace and showing respect for the Hopkins family. This strategic move would ensure that the Hopkins family wouldn’t have an excuse to blame Corrine. Women often caught the subtle

the air, Evelyn remained largely unfazed. She had been aware of the Ford family’s stance on the marriage for some time. Evelyn’s gaze shifted between Carl and Corrine, conveying a secret message. “Nate and Corrine are destined for each other, almost as if they’ve been linked in a former life. No obstacle could alter that bond.” Her statement sounded ordinary, yet it

we create.” He implied that the current circumstances were not serendipitous but the result of Nate’s meticulous

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I’ve brought you a gift. It’s over on the table on the terrace.” She glanced at Nate. “Nate, why don’t you join Corrine and take a

nod, rose to his feet, and approached Corrine. He then took her hand to guide her to the table. Positioned strategically between the private room and the terrace, the table was shielded by a screen, providing a secluded spot where guests could converse and enjoy their coffee in privacy. Evelyn’s intention was obvious—she didn’t want Corrine and Nate to

tension, Jules suddenly excused himself

leaving too?” Corrine

out a cigarette. “If I stick around, there are things that won’t