The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1629

Chapter 1629:

The man had a way with words—infuriatingly so. Every time he opened his mouth, he left her speechless.

Gathering herself, she placed her cutlery down gently, eyes cool and steady. “Mr. Cooper, I asked you here to discuss a business matter.”

Zeke raised an eyebrow. “This would not happen to involve Holland Group, would it?”

There was not the faintest flicker of surprise on his face. He looked as though he had already seen the end of the conversation.

Corrine blinked. Just for a moment, her composure cracked—barely noticeable, but Zeke caught it. He took a slow sip of water, voice measured. “The tension between Pinetree City and Lyhaton has been simmering for years. That recent…”

shake-up—on the surface, it looked like Pinetree City gained territory. But underneath, it was a calculated move to

had not only disrupted plans but drained pockets dry. For the elite

move, trying to seize control of Holland Group. To the people of Pinetree City, it was not just a corporate deal—it was a warning shot. Expansion was coming, and it

tilted his head, a faint smile playing at his lips. “The Holland Group acquisition is stalled. Frustration must

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Corrine did not respond.

unshaken calm. “I intend to acquire Holland Group,” she said firmly. “But Pinetree City’s resistance has frozen the deal. That’s why I want to cooperate

just slightly. “I know we can benefit from the cooperation. But aligning with the Ford family means placing the Cooper name at odds with nearly every major player in Pinetree

letting Zeke’s words echo between them like a

the Ford family and the Cooper family form an