The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 166

Chapter 166 Saving Your Best For Someone Special

The Seymour family held an esteemed position as one of Lyhaton's four major families, and their patriarch Quentin's unshakeable bond with Carl had weathered countless storms. This connection made Corrine's attendance at the wedding banquet not merely expected, but mandatory.

While Fatima's wedding announcement had captured the city's attention, as befitting the Seymour family's prominence, Corrine awoke to entirely different headlines.

The morning news blazed with reports of the Burgess family facing a

governmental investigation into tax evasion, the authorities having launched their inquiry with decisive force.

At the dining table, Corrine observed the televised footage of Leah's father being escorted away by officials, her expression betraying nothing but cool detachment.

The turn of events hardly surprised her; she had never intended to let Leah escape consequences, though she hadn't needed to orchestrate them herself.

The Ford family's intervention meant she could now watch events unfold from a comfortable distance.

While Corrine maintained her composure, Karina practically bubbled with vindictive pleasure, her words tumbling out in an excited stream.

I call divine justice!" she declared, gesturing animatedly. "Did Leah honestly believe her status as the Burgess heir made her untouchable? Everything they had was built on borrowed prestige, yet

into a subtle smile. "She must have truly provoked you

confirmed without missing a

noticed Karina clutching her wine glass while her eyes swept the

your attention?" she

better of her.

settled on Corrine, her smile taking on a knowing edge. "Though I wonder-are you deliberately understating your appearance to avoid the spotlight,

colored Corrine's cheeks. "What ridiculous suggestions

best for someone special struck uncomfortably close

home.

do. For someone as naturally reserved as yourself to display affection publicly

chance encounter,"

she acknowledged how swiftly

Nate had evolved.

yield to this