The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 147

Chapter 147 Something Is Off

The officer dismissed Leah's anxiety, attributing it to natural concerns about criminal

retaliation.

"The glass is one-way, Miss Burgess. They cannot see you," he assured her with practiced patience.

Relief washed over Leah's tense features as she drew a steadying breath, following the

officer toward the exit.

In their wake, Wilbur returned to the room, dropping a folder onto the table with barely contained frustration. "Have you reconsidered your position?"

"I've stated my case. Your disbelief doesn't change the truth. What more can I add?"

Corrine's composure only served to intensify Wilbur's mounting anger. His fist connected with the table as he roared, "Corrine Holland, enough games! Don't expect special treatment because of your gender! Trafficking historical artifacts and forging antiquities-either charge alone could destroy your future!"

Corrine maintained her tranquil demeanor, her voice steady. "I request Chief Hoffman's

presence."

Hoffman doesn't grant audiences on demand!" Wilbur's lips curled into a sneer. "A

side shifted uncomfortably, leaning close

Wilbur demanded, his severe expression darkening

she know Hoffman

pause, his brow furrowing in

documentation?"

here." The officer presented the folder, its

17-37

of the investigation.

Corrine's background

most

basic information

The officer's disbelief was

file revealed nothing beyond elementary details-birth

unusual sparseness suggested either unprecedented innocence or, more likely, an identity deliberately shrouded beyond

room as Wilbur and

composed, as if she already knew

no influential family in Lyhaton bore

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