The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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The middle-aged man leading the group strode in confidently, his jacket slightly ruffled from the brisk walk. Several individuals followed close behind him,

including Waldo.

Thanks to the swarm of sensationalist reporters, the situation had spiraled, drawing in people who had no business being involved.

"Excuse me, please," one of the newcomers said.

Matias hesitated for a split second before stepping aside to clear the way.

The group entered, and the man at the forefront spoke in a steady, authoritative voice. "I'm here to testify on her behalf."

Nate's sharp gaze darkened slightly as he assessed the man who had just walked in.

Then, his eyes flickered toward Corrine, and the faintest hint of amusement curled

at

the corner of his lips.

So that was why she had been so unshaken. She had been holding a trump card

all

along.

Standing to the side, Arion felt his pulse quicken as yet another powerhouse figure

entered the scene.

Had it not been for Corrine's unexpected entanglement in this case, he-an ordinary police chief-would never have witnessed such a gathering of influential people in his

lifetime.

Snapping out of his daze, Arion wiped the dampness from his palms and hurriedly stepped forward, forcing a polite smile. "Mr. Avila, what brings you here for something

so... minor?"

Cleaveland Avila let out a low chuckle. "This is no minor issue."

rippled through the crowd.

but from the way he's dressed,

This room

sit tight and see how this

murmured

"I have the evidence

Cleaveland's voice cut through

ed"

Scott, who stepped forward and handed a

official seal stamped across it, hesitation flickered across their faces. It suddenly felt as if

glances, none daring to be the first to open it,

quickly grasped his significance just by observing

lose composure or look like someone out

weight of his earlier misjudgment of Corrine made his knees feel

weak.

gathered reporters, his expression grave. "Miss Holland is not a suspect. She is a top-tier

deliberate attempt to stir chaos, but given the gravity of the situation, rest assured-we

be held accountable."

department finished speaking, a stunned silence fell over

the department, she had heard whispers of an enigmatic expert in cultural relic appraisal and repair. The master appraiser's keen eyes could detect

years ago, this same individual had even collaborated with law enforcement

high-profile smuggling

above all, what set this person apart was their unparalleled

so rare, it was

carried an air of mystery, and Edna had spent years speculating

meticulous precision in every movement. Or maybe

even in her wildest imaginings-had she expected the expert to

woman.

reporters, too, were left

blindsided them, leaving

move to

time, Corrine had

ended, the buzz persisted, with heated debates

up

online forums.

unforeseen

online community engaged in heated discussions, the