The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171 Stay Away

From That Man

“Moses had to leave for a last–minute business trip,” Nate said smoothly, his gaze flicking toward Matias. “He asked me to bring you a wedding gift.”

Matias stepped forward, presenting a black velvet box.

Fatima accepted it with effortless grace, but a mischievous glint danced in her eyes as she turned back to Nate. “Just a gift from Moses? Mr. Hopkins, surely you prepared something as well?”

“I’ll send you the exclusive access pass later,” Nate replied evenly.

Many around them remained oblivious to the weight of his words, but Fatima knew

better.

It was an exclusive access pass to Independent Continent–a privilege reserved for only

a select few worldwide.

By tradition, once she was married, her ties to the Seymour family would change. She wouldn’t have the freedom to enter the territory of the Seymour family’s main branch

as she pleased.

For Nate to offer her this pass was nothing short of astonishing.

Still, she masked her surprise with a bright, playful smile. “Deal!”

As she turned to leave, her gaze caught on Corrine, seated beside Nate. She hesitated, something sharp and knowing flickering in her expression.

Most people barely knew the real Nate, but Fatima had spent years by Moses‘ side–she understood Nate far better than most.

He had always kept his distance from women. Yet here he was, sitting beside Corrine.

“Miss Holland,” Fatima greeted smoothly, lifting her glass in a toast from across the table. “Thank you for coming to my wedding.”

Corrine met her gaze with an elegant nod. “Congratulations! It was my pleasure.”

After the banquet, Corrine left with Carl.

In the car, after a moment of deep thought, she asked, “Grandpa, is there some bad blood between you and Nate?”

A flicker of shadow passed through Carl’s eyes, his expression tightening. “It’s not bad. blood, just some old connections.”

“Then why haven’t you ever mentioned it before?” Corrine pressed, her instincts prickling as she sensed Carl was keeping something from her.

Carl’s gaze softened, but there was a weariness in his eyes. He pursed his lips, sighing quietly before saying, “I’m feeling a little tired. I think I’ll rest for a while.”

Seeing his exhaustion, Corrine nodded with quiet understanding. “Alright.”

Once Carl closed his eyes, Corrine quickly grabbed her phone, fingers flying over the

screen in search of answers from Jules.

But all she received in return was a single warning.

“Stay away from that man!”

Corrine stared at the message, her brow furrowing as a deep, unsettling curiosity began.

to churn within her.

Even after she returned to the Ford mansion, the questions continued to swirl in her

mind, unanswered and persistent.

Lying in bed, the tension coiling in her chest, she hesitated before finally pressing the

dial button on Nate’s number.