The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 354

Chapter 354:

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Her lips slightly puffed from their embrace, Corrine leaned into him and gasped softly.

“I’ll be here waiting for your return.”

With a gentle hand, Nate cradled the back of her head, kissed her forehead, and whispered, “Rest well. Good night.”

Matias had been waiting downstairs for some time. He watched Nate duck into the car and signaled the driver to start the engine. Observing Nate’s demeanor closely, Matias hesitated before saying, “Mr. Hopkins, there’s been a development. Hell has vacated Lyhaton.”

“What about the tiara’s origins?” Nate inquired.

A moment of uncertainty crossed Matias’ face. Under Nate’s intense stare, Matias gathered his courage and replied, “Yes, the tiara was sent to the auction house by Miss Holland’s representative, Jacob.”

Nate’s eyes sharpened, his stare piercing like a dagger through the darkness.

“Are you sure?”

As he faced Nate’s formidable look, a shiver raced down Matias’ spine. He nodded seriously.

“Absolutely positive.”

Silence then enveloped the car, heavy and suffocating. Matias sat stiffly, the tension from Nate weighing on him. Unable to hold back, he took a deep breath, paused for a moment, and carefully asked, “Mr. Hopkins, should we tell Miss Holland about this?”

Evidence suggested that Jacob had been hiding his true identity, all the while keeping a close watch on Corrine. They needed to take measures to prevent any potential threats. But when Matias voiced his concerns, Nate dismissed them, saying, “Let’s keep this under wraps for now.”

Matias was taken aback. He had always believed that Corrine’s safety was Nate’s utmost concern. Yet, before he could further contemplate, Nate decisively ordered, “Arrange for our team to guard her.”

“Understood, Mr. Hopkins,” Matias responded.

Corrine had planned to use her week off to spend time with Nate. But an unexpected business trip had taken him away, leaving her to fend for herself. She lay listlessly in bed, passing the time by watching video clips. Then, sudden, sharp knocks at her door broke the monotony, each one more insistent than the last.

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“Coming!” she called out, throwing on a jacket as she left her bedroom and opened the door with a trace of impatience.

Her irritation was evident when she saw Jules standing there.

“What brings you here?”

“Have you had breakfast yet?” Jules asked as he presented a set of food boxes, adding, “I picked up some egg tarts from Jennifer’s Bakery. They’re your favorite, still warm and soft. Go ahead, eat.”

Corrine raised an eyebrow slightly.

“Did you come all this way just to bring me breakfast?”

“It’s also my mom’s birthday celebration tonight. You didn’t forget, did you?” Jules inquired.

“I have her gift ready,” Corrine replied as she headed to the bathroom to freshen up.

Exiting the bathroom, she noticed Jules examining the tiara with keen interest.

Corrine rushed over.

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