The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 52

Chapter 52 Just A Joke

Leah crept up behind Corrine and, with a swift motion, shoved her hard

onto the road.

The sudden shove from behind took Corrine completely off guard. She stumbled forward, her body lurching into the traffic lane as the weight of inertia dragged her into the path of a speeding car.

The screech of tires and the blaring horn sent a jolt through her as the vehicle swerved sharply, narrowly missing her.

The car rushed past, a gust of wind sweeping by with such force it nearly knocked her off her feet.

Everything happened so fast, her mind struggling to catch up, leaving her frozen in place.

The driver rolled down the window, his voice filled with fury. "If you're trying to get yourself killed, do it somewhere else! Don't make your problem my problem!"

Corrine stood there, her face pale, fingers twitching at her sides as the adrenaline left her body shaky.

It wasn't until the car had sped off into the distance that she took a shaky breath, starting to regain her senses.

around, eyes catching the sight of Leah standing just off the sidewalk, her lips curled into a smile that could have been mistaken for innocence, but Corrine

her expression, her eyes narrowing like slits, a cold, icy resolve seeping into her. Her hands clenched into fists

been thrown dozens of

hadn't wanted to be caught in Leah's petty schemes, but Leah seemed to have an uncanny talent

slowly unbuttoned her suit jacket, the movement smooth but laced. with danger.

distance between

wide eyes blinked with feigned innocence, her voice soft but cutting.

slap

stinging from the impact. Before she could even blink, Corrine's hand struck

force.

hold back. The slaps landed with such ferocity that Leah's face swelled, her skin reddened and tender. A thin line of blood appeared at the corner of her mouth, adding

families' influence. Without any backing, Corrine seemed like someone they could crush effortlessly, like stepping on an

anticipated Corrine retaliating so boldly, especially

public.

it was just a joke! Why are you taking it so seriously?" she stammered, her

image weighing heavily on her mind. She raised trembling hands to cover her

voice was as cold as ice. "Oh, a joke, was it? Then let me join in