The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 160

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 160

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."

through the crowd. "Who

from the way he's dressed, he's clearly not someone

room is filled

just sit tight and see how this plays

murmured

"I have

before Cleaveland's voice

ed"

Scott, who stepped forward and handed a thick

across their

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

observing Arion's deferential

time to lose composure or

weight of his earlier misjudgment of Corrine made his knees

weak.

swept across the gathered reporters, his expression grave. "Miss Holland is not a suspect. She is

attempt to stir chaos, but given the gravity of the situation, rest assured-we will launch a full

be held accountable."

the head of the cultural relic department finished speaking, a stunned silence fell over the room.

appraisal and repair. The master appraiser's keen eyes could detect thenticity in an instant. A brilliant mind who could

years ago, this same individual had even collaborated

high-profile

person apart was their unparalleled relic restoration

artistry so rare, it was

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

the bridge of their nose, exuding meticulous precision in every movement. Or

wildest imaginings-had she expected the expert to be

woman.

were left

revelation had blindsided them, leaving their

was the strongest move

time, Corrine had

ended, the

up

online forums.

unforeseen

in heated discussions, the

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