The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Colton weighed his options for only a moment before nodding with surprising resolve. “Very well.”

Better to preserve the roots than sacrifice the entire tree.

Their core wealth could be protected, their connections maintained across distance. From such seeds, empires could be rebuilt when the time was right. Direct confrontation now would invite annihilation—a complete devastation from which no recovery would be possible.

Nate’s lips curled slightly, not in warmth but in cold appreciation. “At least someone in the Garcia family possesses wisdom.” He rose to depart, his mission accomplished.

As the imposing figure turned away, a flicker of recognition ignited in Colton’s memory. Squinting through the dim light, he called out, “Sir, please wait!” Nate halted mid-stride, casting a sidelong glance over his shoulder.

“Your face seems familiar,” Colton ventured carefully. “What connection do you have to the Hopkins family?”

power. “Corrine Holland is the woman I love. Tell anyone who dares challenge the Ford family that

a death knell. As a veteran in business circles, he knew exactly who stood

leader in the history

departure, the Garcia Estate fell into

battered form with frantic cries. “This

where

our reputation

the Ford family? Or adopt the Cooper

Colton’s temples like a relentless drum. Finally, he brought his cane down

commanded immediate attention, and the room fell into stunned

realization, his eyes reflecting the devastation of their future. “We have provoked forces far greater

Never would he