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

forward, finger pointing accusingly. "You're

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

and for a fleeting moment, his usual composure cracked.

to seeing her in her signature black business attire, the

tonight, she

dark hair and crimson lips added an edge of allure.

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

claim, Leah tightened her hold around Bruce's waist

Leah with a fondness that seemed

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

you to dinner out

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

arctic wind, locked onto Rita's, freezing her in place.

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