The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1707:

“Not yet,” Lone Ranger replied. “But listen—I found something else. The Powell heir is still in critical condition, and their patriarch is furious. There’s a huge bounty out for any trace of Leif. The Powells are just a rung below the Hopkins family in influence, but their reputation is toxic. If you’re really planning to move against them, be smart. They’re not above playing dirty. Especially now. Their retaliation will be merciless.”

Corrine’s face turned to ice. “I understand.”

“What happened between you and them?” Lone Ranger couldn’t help but ask, sensing a life-or-death situation unfolding.

Corrine explained—just enough.

Lone Ranger stilled. His voice dropped into a darker register. “So those serious injuries… it’s tied to you too?”

“No,” Corrine said.

She hadn’t needed Lone Ranger to dig into it. She already knew exactly what had happened—and why.

“Either way, they’ve locked onto you now. Be careful. Don’t engage unless absolutely

“I know.”

bathroom, only to find Nate standing there, his coat still draped over

too quick to catch,

it be that he had overheard

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and looped her arms around his neck. She stood on tiptoe to plant a light kiss on his lips. “Stay out of women’s

a good night’s sleep,” she said pointedly, arching an elegant brow

chuckled before sweeping her off her feet, carrying her toward the

meeting room and made a beeline for her office.

have a minute?” Rachel’s voice came

rolled her shoulders, easing the tension from her neck.

with a hint of cheer. “Just thought I’d treat you