The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1617

Chapter 1617:

Kiley was famous for her beauty, often spoken of alongside Chelsea as one of the city’s most admired women. But few knew the depth of ambition beneath Kiley’s flawless exterior.

There were moments—unexpected and impulsive—when Kiley would burst into Carl’s study, maps spread wide in her hands, launching into long discussions about expansion strategies and regional control.

She had once dragged Carl into spontaneous brainstorming sessions, chasing bold visions with the same tenacity that Corrine now displayed.

The mother and daughter shared that same fire, that same relentless drive.

“In their eyes, the Ford family’s appetite is too large,” Carl said finally. “They will never let you intervene in Pinetree City. Though you’ve invited them to the wedding, they may refuse to attend.”

Corrine smiled, a sly curve pulling at her lips. “This invitation is only meant to test their temperature.”

were that easy to win—shared over a meal—then

But…

flickered in her eyes. “So, does

be yours someday. Since you are here, why not stay for lunch

Corrine nodded. “Of course.”

laid out, she told Waldo

sat at the table, eyeing his son with faint irritation. Waldo, as usual, was immersed in his plate. “You are almost forty, and still single,”

a laugh. “Uncle Waldo

intrigued. “You have

mid-chew, froze. His fingers tightened slightly around his fork. He glanced at Corrine with a tension he didn’t even realize he was showing. She gave him a faint, knowing smile. “Not only

into stunned silence. The rest of the meal

under the table. “What nonsense are

glance, casual but sharp. “Am

Waldo said nothing more.