The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 157

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 157

Chapter 157 Pointed Questions

A reporter in the crowd spotted Jericho and nudged a colleague. “Is that Jericho Hilton

from CBP?"

"Impossible. Why would someone from CBP know a suspect?"

"I'm telling you, I saw an interview with Jericho a few years back. That definitely looks

like him."

Jericho took a step forward, his voice steady and commanding. "Good evening, everyone.

I am the head of CBP."

A hush fell over the room. He lifted a file in his hand. "This contains the full report

on

the Brevard smuggling case from three years ago-an investigation in which Miss Holland played a crucial role. For years, she has worked to bring Brevard to justice, but

he is elusive, cunning, and always one step ahead. Although we have yet to apprehend

him, I want to make one thing clear-Miss Holland has no involvement in this case.

ask the media to refrain from spreading false accusations."

hair hinted at his years of service, but the sharpness

unwavering authority in his voice left no room for

he spoke carried undeniable weight, silencing

the door, Leah's eyes widened in shock.

working with CBP? And Jericho Hilton

That was unthinkable.

swiped at the cold sweat forming on his forehead, his pulse hammering in

ears.

police department, but Jericho Hilton's

him.

legend-CBP's longest-serving chief, famous for cracking one of the biggest smuggling cases in history. In just

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earning

was Corrine Holland to

someone else with the files would have been enough.

flipped through the case files, their initial skepticism

silence.

were truly guilty, Jericho would never have defended her so publicly. To challenge his words now would be the same as openly

she really was

two suspects dragged her into this on purpose-revenge for what happened

of public opinion was about to shift in Corrine's favor, a shadow of malice flickered

deliberately tipped off the reporters, ensuring that Corrine's reputation

let Jericho's

turned away, swiftly

a reporter's phone vibrated. She glanced down, her expression shifting as her lips curled into a knowing smile. Then, she raised her voice.

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