The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1603

Chapter 1603:

Eyes narrowing dangerously, Maddox hissed through clenched teeth, “Don’t forget that I saved your lives before.”

Instantly alert, Corrine’s gaze darted from Maddox to Nate, her eyes pools of unreadable contemplation.

As they chatted casually, waiters entered the private room, efficiently delivering an array of exquisite dishes.

After merely two bites, Maddox abandoned his fork and leaned forward, elbows resting casually on the table with his hands hanging in studied nonchalance. “Since the Astley family is marrying off their daughter, shouldn’t there be a grand celebration? After all, a wedding should be a joyous occasion known to all.”

Primarily, Franco had journeyed to Lyhaton to finalize Rachel’s marriage arrangements.

Barely touching his food, he held a cigarette between elegant fingers, smoking in contemplative silence. Veils of grayish-white smoke obscured his features, rendering his expression impossible to decipher.

gaze flickered briefly toward Rachel, his face

thin lips, grayish-white smoke curled upward as Franco spoke in his distinctive husky voice.

attention

she found the young woman staring downward, absently prodding at the fish on her plate while struggling

they paled in comparison to the Astley family’s far-reaching

measure, the Ford family’s wealth and status seemed trivial when placed alongside the Astleys’

family’s displeasure regarding the match seemed entirely

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“Do not worry, Corrine. The Astley family’s unique position makes grand displays inappropriate. Our elders have always valued modesty and frugality. Though we keep things simple, I assure you that as an Astley daughter’s wedding, every detail will match what any

curved into a polite yet distant smile, the gesture carefully

himself to her was no small matter, yet she

she felt a