The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 84

Chapter 84 Swollen Lips And Suggestive Smile

When Tanya spotted Corrine, her sharp gaze immediately landed on Corrine’s slightly swollen lips. A fleeting, knowing smile lit Tanya’s face as she offered a respectful greeting. “Miss Holland.”

Corrine caught the faint amusement in Tanya’s expression and forced an awkward, polite smile in return. Without lingering, she quickly turned and walked away.

As she stepped into the back garden, the sheer grandeur of the villa took her by surprise. Its scale rivaled that of the famous Ford Mansion.

The garden was an oasis of rare, exotic flowers and lush greenery, every detail meticulously curated. Surrounding amenities hinted at luxury beyond imagination.

This could only be the legendary Celtis Estate!

The Celtis Estate was as renowned as the Ford Mansion itself. Everyone had heard whispers of its opulence, yet its elusive owner remained a mystery.

Corrine never imagined Nate was that owner.

“Miss Holland.” Tanya’s soft voice broke Corrine’s thoughts. She had appeared silently behind her, her expression calm, with a gentle smile on her lips. “Mr. Hopkins had to leave for an urgent matter, but he specifically asked me to show you around.”

Corrine gave a slight nod, her tone reserved. “Thank you.”

Tanya blinked at the response, caught off guard for a moment, before her smile brightened, reaching her eyes.

Since last night, when Nate had brought Corrine back, Tanya couldn’t help but notice how differently he treated her. Faced with Corrine’s striking beauty, Tanya had felt a twinge of bias. After all, women vying for Nate’s attention weren’t new to her.

But Corrine’s quiet composure set her apart from those who schemed to get close to him.

It made Tanya start to understand why Nate seemed so drawn to her.

Leading Corrine through the estate, Tanya pointed out various facilities and introduced the names and origins of the exotic plants with a practiced ease.

Noticing Tanya’s familiarity with the estate, Corrine spoke casually. “Tanya, have you been working here for a long time?”

Tanya responded with a modest smile, “It’s been five years now.”

Her eyes lingered on Corrine’s face for a beat, and then she smoothly steered the conversation. This estate is Mr. Hopkins‘ private residence. Other than a select few friends, no one else has ever been invited here.”

Tanya’s tone was casual, but Corrine caught the subtle undertone. As sharp as she was, she couldn’t ignore the implication behind those words.

Corrine offered a faint smile, clearly intending to steer the conversation away. But Tanya, now that she had started, seemed unwilling to stop. “To be honest, Miss Holland, you are the only woman Mr. Hopkins has ever brought to the Celtis Estate. And it’s the first time I’ve seen him stay up all night for someone.‘

That single word “only” carried a weight that was impossible to ignore.

The way it lingered in the air made Corrine’s heart stumble over itself for a brief

moment.

Still, her thoughts were elsewhere. Looking at Tanya in disbelief, she asked, “Did you just say… he stayed up all night?”

Tanya’s lips curved into a knowing smile as she nodded. “Yes. Last night, when Mr. Hopkins‘ private doctor came to check on you, it turned out you had acute gastroenteritis that caused a fever. You were put on an IV drip, and Mr. Hopkins stayed by your side. He didn’t leave your side even if it was finished. If that doesn’t show how much he cares for you, Miss Holland, then I don’t know what would. Why else would he personally make soup for you?”

Her smile widened as if recalling something amusing. “Picture it–Mr. Hopkins, so out of his depth, trying to make soup with me. It was… quite the sight.”