The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1606

Chapter 1606:

Nate’s gaze rose slowly to meet Franco’s, his eyes harboring depths both dark and inscrutable. “A beautiful woman inevitably draws attention. It’s never misguided to ensure her safety.”

Franco was so startled by Nate’s words that he inhaled his cigarette sharply, choking and coughing as smoke burned the wrong passage. His eyes watered as he shot Nate a look brimming with conflicted emotions.

Beside him, Maddox released a frustrated chuckle, shaking his head. “Damn! So you’re merely using us to ward off potential suitors trying to steal her away!”

As night fell, only a slender crescent moon remained visible, casting a soft, melancholic glow that seemed to magnify the solitude of the night.

Corrine, wrapped in her thoughts under the moon’s silvery light, turned to Rachel and asked quietly, “Do you regret it?”

Her question, though aimed at Rachel, seemed to echo back to her own past decisions.

off guard, Rachel paused, the directness of the question cutting

had

Jules’ feelings toward her. Now, as events unfolded as

Rachel replied, her voice steady as she smiled faintly

smile played across her lips. “Stubbornness can

deeply invested emotions. The wisdom in

a universal truth, well understood by

such wisdom to

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crescent, symbolizing her own unreachable desires—so near, yet eternally elusive, much like the affections of

this marriage with eyes wide open, chasing

taken aback

alliance plan, giving Rachel the chance to step in and offer herself.

moment of silence, Corrine inhaled deeply, managed to hide her astonishment, and offered Rachel a gentle smile. “I hope all