The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 105

Chapter 105 Supporting Justice

The room fell silent at those words.

Rita, known for her poise, shocked everyone with her forceful demands.

Bringing a fake antique to Farris' birthday was indeed a breach of etiquette, yet it hardly seemed to justify such a severe reaction as kneeling.

Amid the stillness, Corrine chuckled softly, her voice cool as she pierced the silence, asking, "What if it's authentic?"

Rita's eyes met Corrine's, which glinted with an unnerving resolve, sending a chill through her.

With composure, Corrine asked again, "What if it's authentic?"

Jolted from her daze, Rita cleared her throat and defiantly responded, "Should it be real, I will kneel and make my apologies."

"Rita!" Tracy quickly stepped in.

"Don't worry, Mom. It's valued at 9.54 million. Does she even have that amount?" Rita asked, her posture proud as she faced Corrine confidently.

She was sure that the pen holder Corrine presented was nothing but a fake.

"Remember what you said."

with a

there was no taking them

figure was 9.54 million. Rita

amount.

forward to witnessing Corrine's fall from grace once the truth came

spectators. "None of us are experts,

conclusions. Does anyone here have the

question lingered in the

spectators, unwilling to cause a stír

spoke to Farris with respect. "I know Donnelly Gilbert, a well-known antique collector. I could call him. His knowledge might help us clear

silence, Farris replied, "Diego, please, go ahead

a mat, lifting a cup as he glanced at the man opposite him. "I

Donnelly, a subtle, inscrutable smile tugged at his lips. "I heard you have some connections with

I don't know much about your marriage arrangement with the Ford family, but let me be frank: you

calm tone carried an undercurrent of

moment.

family

ask."

narrowed his eyes,

entered, handing him a phone. "Mr. Gilbert, it's

the assistant, took the phone, and stood up. When he spoke again, his voice had returned to its usual amiable tone. "Diego, what can I do for

family in detail. Donnelly's