The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 194 A Theatrical Display

A dangerous gleam flickered in Corrine's eyes, narrowing as she assessed the situation.

Everything said so far felt like an introduction. Their real demand was in that final

request.

With a smooth motion, she swirled her wine, asking with composed clarity, "What exactly are you asking me to explain?"

Tracy, reassured by Corrine's seeming agreement, eased her tone. "It's easy, really. After Bruce's speech, the press will surely ask about your past relationship. You just need to say it's over and that there's nothing left between you."

Their plan was obvious. They wanted to repair Bruce's image at her expense.

expected Corrine to shoulder the burden of blame to protect Bruce's reputation from any

gossip about Corrine's supposed flaws. If she said what Tracy wanted, it would only make those false rumors seem

Tracy's eyes with a subtle smile. "You've

yet it carried an

vanished a month. before your wedding day, only to be found later, looking utterly lost and disheveled. Who knows what has happened during that time? Bruce didn't blame you and was ready to go through with the marriage, showing more kindness than many would have. Yet, you

polite yet her eyes betrayed a cold detachment. "I wonder why this marriage agreement is only now being discussed if

to articulate

Burgess families had been. no more than a joke years ago, but it

Farris intervened. "Corrine, there's no need for concern on your part. Bruce will address

her gaze

looked at him briefly, and then

Tracy turned her eyes toward Farris,

reaction.