The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1737:

“You’re being foolish over a man!” Leif growled from the other end.

Corrine didn’t argue. She simply let him rant.

Then, something crossed her mind. “Have you heard of the Powell family?” she cut in.

“Yes, I have,” Leif responded without hesitation. With his renowned medical skills, he had long been on the radar of elite families and had picked up bits and pieces about the Powells during his interactions. “They’re the only family on the Independent Continent that can rival the Hopkins family. While the Hopkins family relies on their brute strength and immense wealth, the Powells draw power from the Elder Council.”

He paused, then continued, “The Elder Council was created to maintain balance among the families on the Independent Continent. It ensures that no single family becomes too powerful. That’s why the Powell family has received repeated backing and has risen to their current position. The council’s membership is strictly vetted, except, of course, when it comes to the Powells. Their members come and go freely, which shows their unparalleled privilege within the council.”

here, Corrine had heard whispers

the Independent Continent higher than the Hopkins

stood above all the prominent families in the region. And with the Powell

holds an unrivaled position, and Nate’s reputation is so formidable that even the Elder Council treads carefully. That said, the Powells have had a long-standing conflict with the Hopkins family.

gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈n – 𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖛𝓲𝖊𝖗𝓽

note of suspicion entering his voice.

Corrine replied, keeping

heard the name mentioned earlier

But Leif wasn’t convinced.

knows how they suddenly emerged or how they managed to gain the Elder Council’s support. Their strength is immeasurable. When they first appeared, many families joined forces to push them out. There were strikes, public protests, and even a coordinated campaign to drive them away. And yet, the

Corrine raised an