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."

gaze remained cold and impatient.

forward, finger pointing accusingly.

through the commotion, calm

he approached, his eyes landed on Corrine, and for a fleeting moment, his usual composure cracked. A

in her signature black business attire, the kind of

tonight, she was a revelation in

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

before she composed herself, slipping into his arm with practiced grace. "Bruce," she began with a soft, disarming

her hold around Bruce's waist in a subtle but unmistakable

present. He looked down at Leah with a

it all settling over her like a cold mist. Her lips curled into a sardonic smile.

inviting you to dinner

"You won't get far," she sneered. "Lonsong Restaurant isn't some cheap diner where anyone can wander in. Without

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

a reply, Corrine brushed past her, stepping into the revolving doors