The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 48

Chapter 48 Spineless

Corrine couldn't help but marvel at Rita's remarkable ability to point fingers.

With merely a few words, Rita could ignite a firestorm of anger within her.

Her eyes flashed with icy precision, piercing Rita like sharpened daggers. "You believe I'm clinging to him? Have

you forgotten how your brother desperately begged me to rescue the Ashton family?"

Rita instinctively recoiled, seeking shelter beside Leah.

The other woman maintained her gentle facade, though a fleeting glimmer of contempt crossed her eyes.

In Leah's eyes, Rita was so spineless.

Leah adopted an understanding tone. "Corrine, perhaps we could all have dinner together? An opportunity to clear the air and prevent misunderstandings. I'm certain Bruce would agree."

cold and impatient. "Step

lunged forward, finger pointing accusingly. "You're not

through the commotion, calm but laced with

Corrine, and for a fleeting moment, his usual composure cracked. A flicker of surprise lit

her signature black business attire, the kind of

But tonight, she was a

her cool elegance, while her dark hair and crimson lips added an edge of allure. This was no

at her side before she composed herself, slipping into his arm

claim, Leah tightened her hold around Bruce's waist in a subtle but unmistakable gesture

He looked down at Leah with a fondness that seemed almost too easy.

exchange, the irony of it all settling over her like a cold mist. Her lips curled into a sardonic

to dinner out of kindness. The least you could do is

path once more. "You won't get far," she sneered. "Lonsong Restaurant isn't some cheap diner where anyone can wander in.

cold as an arctic wind, locked onto Rita's, freezing her in

feeling an invisible grip tighten around her throat. Before she could summon a reply,