The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1738:

“Can you be serious for once?” Leif sighed, clearly exasperated. “I’m not joking.”

“I know,” Corrine said before hanging up.

Leif stared at his phone for a long moment, brows furrowed.

Then, with a sinking feeling, he dialed Lone Ranger. “Has Corrine ever asked you to look into the Powell family?” he asked directly.

“The Powell family from the Independent Continent?” Lone Ranger asked cautiously.

“Yes!” Leif exclaimed. He knew Corrine too well. She never asked too many questions unless something—or someone—was involved. “Tell me the truth. Has something already happened between them?”

any longer, Lone Ranger confessed how the Powell family heir, operating under the alias

the full

had been so careful

protection, she became their fiercest guardian. Anyone who dared to hurt them would

room. She came to a quiet stop by the window, her eyes drifting into the expanse of the night sky. Her thoughts wandered

catch a familiar silhouette out of the corner of her eye. The

work?”

𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺

His arm slid around her waist with effortless ease, drawing her close.

neck. His breath fanned her skin—warm, subtle, electrifying. A shiver coursed through her, sharp

are we heading back to Lyhaton?” she asked, her voice

quiet affection. His eyes, dark and steady, lingered on her face as if memorizing every line. “Eager to