The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1627

Chapter 1628:

There was no mistaking it—Corrine had declared war on Pinetree City.

But what none of them could understand was why she remained so fixated on the bankrupt Holland Group.

There was something unreadable in Corrine’s eyes as she strode toward her office—an icy sheen beneath the calm, a quiet fury wrapped in steel. Trailing behind her, Natasha kept pace in silence, watching her closely.

She understood the truth. Corrine’s obsession had nothing to do with Dewey. That door had closed long ago. No, what drove her now was something deeper—a refusal to let the Holland family’s legacy fall into the hands of outsiders. Still, the plan had been in limbo for over a month. Resistance was strong, and patience had grown thin.

Days trickled by. The team still had no real strategy.

Perhaps desperation had made fools of them, because soon the meeting room was flooded with ideas so outlandish they bordered on comedic.

of using a handsome operative to infiltrate the enemy household—because apparently, a certain family’s daughter was currently studying

it all, even Natasha—normally the picture of composure—had to bury her mouth behind her

bowed her head instantly, her shoulders trembling

the office door swung shut, Natasha burst into laughter, gripping her sides as tears welled in her eyes. “These are supposed to be

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seasoned professionals,” she gasped, “yet they sound like children scheming in a playground.” The immaturity of

the desk, watching her with mild amusement. Natasha’s laughter filled the office, light and sincere—an unexpected moment

what would you suggest?” Corrine

analytical. “I think we need to stop dancing

The corners of her mouth barely twitched, but her eyes gleamed—approval flickering behind the

Pinetree City—someone capable of cracking their united

screen. Her eyes lit up as a slow smile curved across her face.

to ask if Corrine was free. He had not anticipated being invited to a meal. As he sat across from her now, Zeke could not shake the peculiar sensation twisting