The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1005:

“I bumped into Jules at the research institute today. Turns out, they’re running a top-secret experiment that even our people can’t access.” Nate had convinced Jayden to accept his relationship with Corrine by setting up a lab in partnership with government agencies. The lab housed not only top-tier personnel from various research institutes but also Nate’s own expert team.

In the past, expert teams and researchers would freely share their findings, but the Ford family had always been tight-lipped, clearly unwilling to let certain information slip.

“Also, another group arrived at the institute tonight. Eaton’s handling the liaison,” Zack said. “About an hour ago, we got word that Jayden has set up a research group in partnership with resources from ten major states.”

When Nate and Jayden first struck a deal, Jayden had immediately requested Nate’s research team. Now, with such a large-scale setup, Nate couldn’t help but wonder—what exactly was Jayden planning?

Nate furrowed his brows slightly, his eyes growing dark and unreadable, like a cold, endless pool. “Have you found anything about what I asked you to look into?”

Zack lit a cigarette, took a long drag, and exhaled slowly, his voice cold and low. “Eaton, that slippery old fish, is even trickier than before. Out of ten words, you can barely trust one or two.” Not even threats or pressure seemed to work on him. Clearly, with someone backing him now, Eaton’s confidence had soared.

Nate said with a sharp tone, “Don’t forget Eaton’s original specialty.” Zack’s eyes narrowed as he processed the words. “You think the Ford family is using Eaton to create poisons?”

Nate adjusted his tie, his voice turning icy. “As a well-known chemist from the Independent Continent, he’s capable of making both poisons and antidotes.”

After the call ended, Nate instructed Saul to drive to the research institute without delay.

Corrine walked into the house to find Carl sitting on the sofa. Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively looked at Jules. When she saw him shrug with a resigned look, an uneasy feeling crept into her. Had that traitor Jules sold her out?

As she was lost in thought, Carl broke the silence.

“Where did you go at this hour?” Carl’s voice was low but authoritative. Even in his later years, the former business mogul still commanded the same powerful presence he had in his prime.noveldrama

Upon hearing his words, Corrine felt a wave of relief wash over her. She had been worried that he had found out about her secret trip with Nate.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 g‎𝗮‎𝗅‎𝗇‎𝗈‎ν‎𝗲‎𝗅‎𝘀‎.‎ⅽ‎𝗼‎𝗺

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, she smiled and said, “Nowhere important. Just went for a walk to unwind.”

“A walk to relax?” Carl snorted, skeptical. “Don’t try to fool me. I know you were on a date!”

Corrine frowned and muttered softly, “If you knew, then why ask?”

Carl shot her a sharp look, frustrated by her defiance but helpless to change her. He knew there was no chance of getting Corrine to back out of the marriage arrangement. The last time he tried, she had taken his punishment without a word, showing just how stubborn she could be.

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