The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 251

Chapter 251:

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“Miss Brooks, it’s a pleasure to see you again,” Kason said, his voice sincere and warm.

Karina, seeing Kason alongside Leah, couldn’t shake the feeling that they were working together, and she felt little more than indifferent.

Corrine nodded lightly, casting a brief glance at Kason before smiling back at him, her expression warm.

“Mr. Collins, it’s been a while.”

Kason, aware of Corrine’s esteemed position within the Ford family, had expected a more distant reception.

So when she greeted him with such warmth, it caught him off guard, leaving him humbled.

“Yes, it has indeed been a long time. I thought for sure you’d have forgotten me by now,” he replied, a soft chuckle accompanying his words.

“You’re being too modest, Mr. Collins,” Corrine responded, a sly glint in her eyes as she glanced at Bruce and Leah, who were standing a short distance away. A subtle, knowing smile played at the corners of her lips.

“I really should be on my way, so I won’t keep you any longer.”

“Actually, I was about to leave too. Would you like a ride?” Kason offered, his voice tinged with hope.

“No, but thank you, Mr. Collins,” Corrine said with a polite smile, turning to walk away.

Karina quickly caught up with Corrine, her voice laced with frustration.

“Why bother engaging with him? Aren’t you worried he’ll spill the beans?”

“He isn’t foolish enough to risk offending the entire Ford family,” Corrine replied, her voice firm yet laced with an undercurrent of certainty.

Her true background had to remain hidden, as per the Ford family’s wishes—unless Kason was reckless enough to challenge their influence.

Karina pouted, her lips curling in subtle defiance.

“People gravitate toward those who are like them. He seems to be in sync with Leah.”

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Corrine’s gaze flicked toward her, her expression cool.

“Everyone looks out for their own interests first.”

If Kason couldn’t even understand that simple truth, he wouldn’t have made it as far as he had.

It wasn’t until Corrine’s figure had completely disappeared from sight that Kason slowly turned around.

Leah stood frozen in place, her eyes wide with disbelief, the words caught in her throat.

What had just happened?

Why had Kason been so respectful, so cautious around Corrine?

Could it be that her father’s downfall really had something to do with crossing Corrine?

But what connection could the Ford family possibly have with her?

Leah took a shaky breath, swallowed painfully to quell the dryness in her throat, and forced the words out.

“Mr. Collins, do you know Miss Holland?”

“Not really,” Kason replied, his voice steady, though he couldn’t entirely mask the hesitation in his eyes.

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