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."

remained cold and impatient. "Step

lunged forward, finger pointing

broke through the

and for a fleeting moment,

accustomed to seeing her in her signature black

she was a revelation in

elevated her cool elegance, while her dark hair and crimson lips added an edge of allure. This was no accident-it felt

Leah noticed the spark of distraction in Bruce's eyes, and a chill settled in her chest. Her fingers curled into a fist at her side before she composed herself, slipping into his arm with practiced grace. "Bruce," she began with a soft, disarming smile, "it's such a coincidence running into

hold around Bruce's waist in a subtle

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

mist. Her lips curled

rose, sharp and grating. "We're inviting you to dinner

sneered. "Lonsong Restaurant isn't some

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

froze, feeling an invisible grip tighten around her throat. Before she could summon a reply, Corrine brushed past her, stepping into the revolving doors