The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1042

Chapter 1042:

His excitement grew with each word, but Moses and Zack exchanged knowing glances.

At first, they had assumed Corrine had picked up sself-defense skills, likely influenced by Jules’ military

background.

Now, that assumption seemed laughable. Her capabilities didn’t just measure up to Jules’—they might even

surpass his.

But Rosalie had other thoughts. She lit a cigarette, took a slow drag, and exhaled lazily. “So, you're telling me

the president of the military academy has sent her multiple invitations?”

Such words were likely misleading, especially when jealousy clouded her judgment.

Doug nodded. “Yeah. Her nis still up on the honor roll. Even though she turned down the president's offer,

they're still keeping a spot open for her.”

Rosalie’s eyes gleamed with malice. “You met her six years ago? She wasn’t even twenty then?” She tapped her

cigarette lightly against the ashtray, her tone smooth yet pointed. “Achieving results like that at such a young

age... quite the feat.”

Zack's brow tensed ever so slightly.

He glanced at Rosalie, his stare unreadable.

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Everyone in the room was sharp enough to pick up on her underlying suggestion—that Corrine’s success might

not be entirely earned. Even without Rosalie fanning the flames, Herbert had already been skeptical.

Because of their long history and out of respect for Nate, sthoughts were best left unspoken.

A heavy silence settled over the table as everyone stole quick glances at Nate, gauging his reaction.

The tension shattered when the restaurant door flew open. Saul and Presley rushed in, their urgency palpable.

“Mr. Hopkins, there's trouble at the garden!”