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. "Step

lunged forward, finger pointing accusingly. "You're

here?" Bruce's voice broke through the commotion, calm

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

her in her signature black

she

while her dark hair and crimson lips added an edge

slipping into his arm with practiced grace. "Bruce," she

if to underscore her claim, Leah tightened her hold around

the present. He looked down at Leah with a fondness that

watched the exchange, the irony of it all settling over her like a cold mist. Her lips curled into a sardonic smile. Without

dinner out of kindness. The least

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

wind, locked onto Rita's, freezing her

her throat. Before she could summon a reply, Corrine brushed past her, stepping into the revolving doors of the restaurant without