The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1159:

Remaining indoors seemed a sure path to brooding solitude.

It was better to keep occupied.

Mandy thought for a moment. “The historic hot spring on the back hill comes from an ancient source,” she suggested. “It’s reputed for its healing properties.” Nate had mentioned the hot spring but omitted its reputed benefits.

Corrine was somewhat intrigued.noveldrama

However, she was burdened with more pressing concerns at that time.

“Prepare a car,” she instructed calmly.

Mandy hesitated, then nodded. “Okay.”

As they walked toward the gate, they encountered Bryant in a corridor.

“Miss Holland,” he greeted her with the same respect he showed on the island.

His demeanor remained courteous despite Nate’s absence.

“Hello.” Corrine offered a warm smile.

“Are you heading out?” Bryant asked.

“Just getting some fresh air,” Corrine confirmed confidently.

Bryant nodded. “I regret having urgent matters to attend to. Otherwise, I would offer to show you around.”

“There’s no need,” Corrine responded. “I wouldn’t want to delay your important tasks.”

“Very well,” Bryant acknowledged, stepping aside to let her pass.

Bryant sank into his seat, his gaze drifting toward the window. He watched as Corrine’s car disappeared into the distance. His eyes held a strange, unreadable glint.

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Beside him, his assistant let out a quiet chuckle, his expression tinged with amusement and scorn. “Miss Holland has no idea what she’s walking into. Playing with fire like that—she’s bound to get burned.”

Bryant didn’t look up. His eyes remained lowered, making it impossible to read his thoughts. “What are you getting at?” he asked calmly.

Catching Bryant’s eyes in the rearview mirror, the assistant spoke slowly, choosing his words carefully. “Right now, she’s under more scrutiny than she realizes. People are watching—some openly, others from the shadows. The only thing holding them back is their fear of Nate. And yet, she decides to go off on her own, right when she should be lying low. It’s like she’s daring them to strike. Tell me that’s not reckless.”

The assistant shook his head. In his eyes, Corrine was being foolish, mistaking a sliver of luck for something far greater.

Bryant’s lips curved into a faint smile. “You don’t give her enough credit,” he said simply.

The assistant frowned, puzzled by Bryant’s response.

Bryant continued, “Nate brought her here only a few days ago, yet she’s already taken down Darrion’s family and Andromache. That shows she’s got skills.”

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