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."

the

but from the way he's dressed,

This room is

sit tight and

murmured in hushed

have the evidence

Cleaveland's voice cut through

ed"

Scott, who stepped forward and handed a thick brown envelope to

flickered across their faces. It suddenly felt as if they were

it, as if the contents

though unfamiliar with Cleaveland, quickly grasped his significance just by observing Arion's deferential stance.

lose composure or look

misjudgment of Corrine made

weak.

expression grave. "Miss Holland is not a suspect. She

the statement sink in before his tone turned sharper, more commanding. "I don't know who is behind this deliberate attempt to stir chaos, but given the gravity of the situation, rest assured-we

be held accountable."

stunned silence fell over the room. Even Edna, who had been following behind,

expert in cultural relic appraisal and repair. The master appraiser's keen

ago, this same individual had even collaborated with law enforcement

high-profile

what set this person apart was

so rare,

an air of mystery, and Edna had spent years speculating about what this

their nose, exuding meticulous precision in every

wildest imaginings-had she expected the expert to

woman.

reporters, too, were left

had blindsided them, leaving their preconceived notions

was the strongest move to silence the relentless

Corrine had completely flipped the

the buzz

up

online forums.

the unforeseen continued to

community engaged in heated discussions,