The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1736:

Though she’d spent years away from the battlefield, living quietly, the training from her past never truly left her.

Her reaction to Barton wasn’t calculated—it was automatic. Muscle memory kicked in before conscious thought.

In moments like that, survival didn’t wait for permission from the mind.

Mandy murmured thoughtfully, “I’ve seen death up close too many times at the base. Staying alive always comes first.”

Corrine glanced at Mandy. “That’s the first time I’ve heard you speak so emotionally,” she remarked.

“I’m human too,” Mandy replied with a wistful smile. “It’s just… over time, I’ve gotten used to this cold-blooded facade.”

The two continued their idle conversation, exchanging a few more words.

the sky grew darker, scattered with a few

returned under the cover of night. When he spotted Corrine standing by

in his expression, Corrine offered a soft smile. “Because from here, I get

tightened his grip on her

was waiting for you,” Corrine replied, giving

starving. Let’s go eat

go,” he said, leading her hand-in-hand toward the canteen in the base. After the base personnel assisted the police in collecting evidence, the scene was quickly cleaned

was a clear indication

had to leave early. Corrine, left with nothing to

her phone

It was Leif.

the Independent Continent?” he

“Yes,” Corrine answered calmly.