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."

through the crowd.

clue, but from the way he's dressed, he's clearly not

just him. This room is

just sit tight and see how this plays

crowd murmured

have

voice

ed"

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

the red official seal stamped across it, hesitation flickered across their faces.

daring to be the first to open it, as if

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

lose composure or look like someone

of his earlier misjudgment of Corrine made his knees

weak.

a suspect. She is a top-tier restoration specialist and

before his tone turned sharper, more commanding. "I don't know who is behind this deliberate attempt to stir

be held accountable."

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

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

ago, this same individual had even collaborated with

a high-profile

what set this person apart was their unparalleled relic restoration

so rare, it was

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

wise elder with silver hair, spectacles perched on the bridge of their nose, exuding meticulous precision in every movement. Or

she expected the

woman.

were left utterly

had blindsided them, leaving

involvement was the strongest move

had

broadcast ended, the buzz persisted, with heated

up

online forums.

unforeseen continued

in heated discussions, the website suddenly