The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 442

Chapter 442:

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Under the brilliant glow of the crystal chandelier, her face appeared porcelain, enhancing her striking features. Her bold charm, combined with a cool indifference, drew intrigued glances from those around her. Many reveled in the fantasy of conquering a woman so seemingly beyond reach, captivated by her allure.

The connection between Chelsea and Corrine was unclear, which made others hesitant to approach. Chelsea, a well-known figure in Lyhaton with exacting standards, engaging in friendly conversation with Corrine, fueled widespread speculation. Approaching Corrine recklessly could mean crossing the influential Hoffman family, a risk few were willing to take.

Meg spotted Chelsea from the start and made her way through the crowd to greet her.

“I didn’t expect to see you here.”

“Why would I miss this?” Chelsea responded, her smile bright.

“It’s not every day you show up in public, and I wanted to support you.”

Meg, though no longer in the flush of youth, carried herself with an enduring elegance. While talking with Chelsea, Meg caught sight of Corrine standing nearby.

“And who might this be?”

“Good evening, Mrs. Archer,” Corrine said warmly, stepping forward with a friendly smile.

Meg returned the smile, her eyes quickly taking a measure of Corrine, clearly taken with her.

Knowing Meg well, Chelsea sensed her thoughts and whispered, “She’s connected to the Ford family.”

𝕋𝖗𝖆𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝖼𝗈𝗺

Meg was taken aback by the revelation, her expression one of sheer disbelief as she looked at Chelsea, her eyes wide with the unspoken question.

“Are you serious?”

Chelsea confirmed with a significant nod.

Subsequently, Meg’s attitude toward Corrine shifted to one of marked respect. The Ford family was rumored to have a cherished granddaughter, not by their name, but regarded as truly one of their own. Whispers had circulated that this granddaughter was set to inherit everything from the Ford family. Her identity was a closely guarded secret, keeping her details out of public knowledge.

Now aware of Corrine’s connection to the Ford family, Meg saw clearly the reason for their caution about hiding her identity. Without the veil of secrecy, Corrine would undoubtedly be the focus of many young suitors in Lyhaton.

Such a shame!

Meg had contemplated introducing her son to Corrine, but it appeared her son was not in the same league. With a soft sigh of resignation, Meg abandoned the idea.

At that moment, Calan walked up, his brow furrowed as he spotted Corrine.

“What brings you here?”

“Good evening, Mr. Archer,” Corrine responded.

Calan sighed heavily.

“It seems you’re living comfortably, yet you’ve brought me nothing but complications.”

He would never have invested in the Ashton family had it not been for Corrine’s proven skills and the potential of Ashton Group. To his dismay, there had been unexpected and significant changes in the Ashton Group’s personnel within the year.

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