RankNovelThe Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 40
Chapter 40 No One Is Leaving Today
Corrine had just reached the Ford family's grand mansion.
Nestled in the bustling center of Lyhaton, the mansion was surrounded by high- value properties, including a
luxurious hotel on the left and the elite Tidistrict with its pristine gardens on the right.
Yet, even these impressive neighbors seemed modest next to the Ford estate, which covered an expansive thirty
thousand square feet.
This magnificent hstood out in the luxurious neighborhood, showcasing the Ford family's unrivaled status
in the city.
As Waldo drove through the slowly opening gates, he pulled the car to a stop along the roadside within the
estate.
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Taking a deep breath, Corrine swung the car door open and gracefully stepped out.
At that moment, Leland Duncan, the butler, was overseeing the gardener's work on the lawn by the sight of her.
"Is that you, Miss Corrine Holland?"
Doubt flickered in his eyes as he questioned his vision.
He halted, struck
Waldo cout and teased, “Leland, don't you think Corrine looks even more stunning than she did three
years ago?’
With that, Leland's doubts vanished. His usual serious expression gave way to a wide smile as he quickly
approached. "Miss Holland, it really is you! Welchome!"
With a gentle smile, Corrine replied, "Yes, it's been quite stime. I'm hnow."
Leland's face lit up with joy, his eyes glistening with tears. "We've missed you. It's wonderful to have you back."
Throughout these years, despite her adventurous pursuit of what she once thought was true love-a journey that
strained her relationship with Carl to breaking point-Carl had held onto her memory, often found sighing. as he
gazed at her photograph.
Everyone had been waiting for Corrine's return, and finally, she was here.
Leading her through the door, Leland said with a booming voice, "Sir, Miss Holland has made her return!"
Before his words even faded, an irritated voice rang out from the living room, saying, "So what if she's back? It
would've been better if she stayed away. She left without looking back. | might as well pretend I don't know such
an ungrateful child!"
Leland leaned in and gently said to Corrine, "Your grandfather may seem strict, but he's soft-hearted. Don't
take his words to heart. He's kept your room exactly as it was and visits it every night.
With a knowing smile, Corrine responded, "I get it."
In the room sat the man who cherished her above all, who couldn't bear to see her in distress, always wishing to
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At her side, Waldo gently pulled on Corrine's wrist, hinting that she should hold back.
Turning to him, Corrine's face wore a puzzled expression until Waldo subtly lifted an eyebrow, silently advising
her to gauge the situation.
Then, raising his voice, he called out, "Corrine, your grahdfather is still seething
Maybe it's best we return another day, so we don't catch an earful.”
No sooner had he finished than the sound of a cane thumping the floor resounded.
It was Carl himself, coming out in person.
Carl, the head of the Ford family, was a lively man in his seventies with snowy white hair and a face etched. with
deep lines, yet his eyes still sparkled with the energy of his youth.
With deliberate severity, Carl grunted dismissively, "No one is leaving today!"
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