The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1710:

“Zeke mentioned that ever since he aided the Ford family, the Coopers have found themselves blacklisted by the other clans. They’ve been pushed out of meetings—left in the cold while the rest conspire behind closed doors. Right now, the major families in Pinetree City are being led by the Garcias. I’ve met their patriarch once. At first glance, he’s unremarkable, easy to overlook… but beneath that calm surface? He’s dangerously radical. After being humiliated by you, I’d wager he’s on the verge of doing something reckless,” Jules said.

As they spoke, Corrine set down her silverware with an elegant clink, then reached for her napkin, dabbing at her lips with a slow, graceful touch. “You think the Garcias will strike first?”

“Definitely,” Jules replied plainly—not to frighten her, but because he knew Corrine well enough to trust she could handle it. “I just don’t want you stepping into their line of sight too soon. It’d give them the perfect excuse to strike back.” The Ford family had already tangled with the major families of Pinetree City on the business front—and now Corrine was poised to step into Pinetree City herself. To their enemies, it would look like a bold provocation.

As Corrine had put it, the Garcia-led faction would love nothing more than to erase her existence. Setting foot in their territory would practically be an invitation.

Rachel might not have known the intricacies of the Ford family’s rivalries, but even she could piece together from Jules and Corrine’s conversation. If Corrine walked into Pinetree City, she’d be walking straight into the lion’s den. And here in Lyhaton, Rachel had no allies—no support system but the Fords. Whether it was friendship or her fondness that tied her to Corrine, she found herself earnestly hoping she’d stay safe.

She pressed her lips together, then said softly, “Corrine, you should listen to Jules.”

from her military days still lingering in her

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝖈𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩶𝖼𝗈𝗺

the two of them side by side so seriously, Corrine couldn’t help but

blushed at Corrine’s teasing.

know,” Corrine said, her smile lingering. “Alright.

her arm through Corrine’s in an affectionate

her hand a gentle pat. “No need for all this

a smile, hesitating for a moment. “I

“Go ahead.”

free sometime, could I

even blink. “Of course you

her vanished in an instant. “That’s wonderful!” She then added with a little reluctance, “It’s getting late.