The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1577

Chapter 1577:

After a long pause, Carl finally spoke. “So, you plan to let her return to the Independent Continent just like that?”

Seeing that he no longer opposed the engagement outright, Evelyn’s voice softened. “You’ve raised Corrine well. She’s kind, thoughtful, and strong. I’m not cruel. I won’t force her hand. If she chooses to give up the chance to return to the Independent Continent, it means she’s leaving behind her title, her place in the most powerful family, and accepting the fate that she’s the only survivor…” Her voice faltered for a moment, her eyes growing distant.

On the Independent Continent, land was worth more than gold. Countless noble families lived there, rich beyond imagination. But very few knew that, even combined, all those families couldn’t compare to one legendary clan—wiped out in a single night more than twenty years ago.

The memory brought a wave of sorrow. Evelyn drew a deep breath to calm herself before speaking flatly, “The entire clan, hundreds of lives, gone. If Corrine chooses to bury the past, I will understand. I won’t force her into anything.”

Carl stared at her. “She’s not anyone’s pawn. She’s her own person. I hope you remember what you said today.”

Kiley had paved for Corrine. All he had ever wanted was for Corrine to

course was served, the meal began. Corrine and Nate were seated to Evelyn’s

over the group as they ate. The tension had eased slightly, but the residue of Carl and Evelyn’s earlier discussion

Corrine observed the expressions around her, her gaze frequently lowering to her plate as she ate without comment. Her mind, however, was preoccupied with the array of gift

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paintings, land titles, luxury car registrations, and shares in Hopkins enterprises. Each gift was a gesture

a simple hairpin that captured Corrine’s interest above all. She recognized the craftsmanship instantly. It

appeared to be part of a set with

given her a similar hairpin,

originate from the Independent

being pulled back, manipulated into reconnecting with the Independent