The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 83

Chapter 83:

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Although the statement was short, Matias could feel the fierce and ruthless aura behind it.

He glanced at his boss’s back, his gaze intensifying with understanding.

The recent peaceful life had perhaps dulled his awareness of Nate’s true nature. Hidden beneath Nate’s charming facade was a mind both strategic and merciless.

Matias lowered his gaze and responded, “Yes, sir!”

Corrine was on her way back to the company when her phone buzzed with a call from Jayden.

It wasn’t hard to figure out why—Jules, in his eagerness to curry favor, had probably already told Jayden everything.

She sighed softly before answering, her tone bright and affectionate.

“Uncle Jayden…”

“Did I scare you?” Jayden wasted no time on pleasantries, his concern clear through the line.

“Jules filled me in on everything. Don’t worry—I won’t let you face this alone. I’ll get to the bottom of it!”

His voice was steady, with an undertone of restrained anger, barely noticeable unless you knew him well.

“Uncle Jayden, I can take care of this myself,” Corrine replied, her voice firm but calm.

“I’ve already put someone on it. We’ll have answers soon!” Jayden’s tone sharpened, heavy with dissatisfaction.

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“This went too far. There’s no way I’ll let the person responsible get away with this!”

Hearing the unwavering determination in his voice, Corrine felt an unexpected warmth spreading through her chest. It was comforting to know her family always had her back.

She took a deep breath, steadying her emotions, and spoke with gentle resolve.

“Uncle Jayden, I’m a Ford. Do you really think I’d let anyone push me around? I’ll handle this myself. Besides, I wasn’t hurt, so there’s no need to make such a fuss over it.”

For a moment, there was only silence on the other end. Then Jayden let out a heavy sigh, his words laced with reluctant agreement.

“Fine, I won’t interfere—but that doesn’t mean I’ll stand by and let you be treated unfairly.”

The message was clear. He would let her take the lead, but his own plans wouldn’t stop moving forward.

After Corrine hung up, Karina turned to her friend, her expression a mix of awe and jealousy.

The Ford family’s devotion to Corrine was something she could never ignore. She thought back to the most extravagant example—the time Corrine casually mentioned wanting ice cream. Instead of buying a single flavor, Jayden had purchased every flavor available in Lyhaton, just because he wasn’t sure which one she liked best.

Moments like that made it painfully obvious to Karina what it meant to be the center of someone’s world.

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