The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1728:

With a deep breath, Corrine pulled her eyes away from the heavens and walked back into the cabin.

“Take me there,” she demanded, showing Jonathan the coordinates on her phone.

He glanced at the screen. His brow furrowed with concern. “That’s not a place you just show up at.”

He knew the risks all too well. Years of being Nate’s rival had taught him the kind of hell someone could face on that island. And now, Corrine wanted to walk straight into it.

Corrine remained silent, her gaze fixed firmly on him, filled with determination. That resolute look made Jonathan clench his teeth. “Corrine, what are you trying to accomplish? Is a man really worth this risk?”

wasn’t as if men were a rare species. If Nate

voice tinged with sadness that unexpectedly

to see that the world isn’t as straightforward as you perceive it to be,” Jonathan said, trying to reason with her. His patience was evident despite her silence. “Where there is light, shadows fall. The places that seem peaceful may appear so, but those that are unreachable are often steeped in

Her tone was even and devoid of emotion, yet

moment, his lips curled into a tight smile, his voice sharp with exasperation. “You know, I honestly feel like strangling you right

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺: 𝗀Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

meetings or sparring sessions, Jonathan grudgingly acknowledged that Corrine’s skills were extraordinary, a brilliant testament to the teachings she had absorbed from Jacob. Yet, this exceptional training hardly guaranteed she was equipped to

Corrine’s fierce determination stemmed more from her knowledge of the Hopkins family’s business affairs than

her gaze to meet his, her

into a sneer. “Truly, ignorance is fearless, isn’t it?”