The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1275:

Besides, Corrine seemed more than willing to be in Nate’s company.

Absentmindedly twirling a lighter between his fingers, Jules watched Jayden for a moment before speaking up. “Barry’s dead.”

“What?” Jayden’s muddled mind snapped back into focus, a dryness forming in his throat. “How did that happen… when did it happen?”

“This evening,” Jules replied casually, recounting what Arion had shared with him. “That’s the situation, but there are some questions surrounding his death. We’ll need to wait for the forensic report.”

Jayden was silent as he turned to walk toward the window. Each step seemed to drain the life from him, as if the weight of the news had found a way to anchor his every movement. His hand shot out, grabbing a nearby stone pillar for support. His fingers curled, his knuckles turning white, as he struggled to suppress the storm of emotions within him.

He had placed so much hope in Barry. After all, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to nurture him if he hadn’t.

He had entertained the thought of teaching Barry a lesson, but never imagined it would come to this.

After a long pause, Jayden finally straightened up, staring out into the endless abyss of the night sky. His gaze was heavy with a quiet irony.

Behind him, Corrine and Jules exchanged a brief look. Jules pursed his lips and gave Corrine a subtle nod, urging her to step forward and offer some words of comfort. If he tried to comfort his father, it might sound hollow.

Corrine pressed her lips together, then stepped closer. “Don’t let it get to you too much.”

“There’s nothing to be upset about,” Jayden replied, forcing a weak smile.

In truth, it wasn’t sorrow that weighed on him, but shock and regret.

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Had Barry not tried to frame him, he wouldn’t have ended up like this. The failed scheme had stripped Barry of his value, rendering him expendable—easy to eliminate.

Jayden had considered the possibility, but never imagined it would unfold so soon.noveldrama

He quickly regained his composure, his expression returning to its usual calm. “It’s getting late. You should head back. I’ll have Jules escort you.”

“No need,” Corrine replied swiftly. “I have a friend dining nearby. I’ll chat with him for a bit.”

“A friend?” Jayden’s gaze instinctively shifted behind her, his eyes darkening with an unreadable expression. “What friend? Why didn’t you mention him earlier? Do I know him?”

Corrine, anticipating his suggestion to meet this mysterious friend, quickly replied, “He just arrived not long ago. Jules knows him too, don’t you, Jules?”

At the mention of his name, Jules rolled his eyes. Whenever she used that tone, he knew something was amiss.

Seeing him remain silent, Corrine stepped closer and pinched his arm.

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